Enrollment
586
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clintwood, VA
Ridgeview Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ridgeview Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510114002982
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgeview Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Clintwood · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 89.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridgeview Middle has class sizes larger than 80% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeview Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Clintwood, VA.
School address
District: Dickenson County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510114002982 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.1%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ridgeview Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ridgeview Middle
Ridgeview Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Clintwood, Virginia, enrolling 586 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 89.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 586 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 411 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #403, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 586 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Dickenson County Public Schools also operates Ridgeview High (548 students) and Clintwood Elementary (425 students) alongside Ridgeview Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ridgeview Middle compares
Ridgeview Middle on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.1% | ▲ 55% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 586 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
586
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
89.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Virginia - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,634
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 586 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 97.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Two or More 0.7%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 97.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.3, Ridgeview Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dickenson County Public Schools, which includes Ridgeview Middle.
$13,634
Per student
-7%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.2%
State 64.8%
Federal 16.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Ridgeview Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeview High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clintwood Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandlick Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ervinton Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridgeview Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 113
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~586 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ridgeview Middle
How many students attend Ridgeview Middle?
Ridgeview Middle has 586 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clintwood, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview Middle is 15.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ridgeview Middle?
89.1% of students at Ridgeview Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgeview Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ridgeview Middle is White at 97.3% of enrollment, in Clintwood, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgeview Middle?
Ridgeview Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ridgeview Middle rank among public schools in Clintwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeview Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Clintwood, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Clintwood on the city page.
Is Ridgeview Middle a good school?
Ridgeview Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Dickenson County Public Schools?
Besides Ridgeview Middle, Dickenson County Public Schools also operates Ridgeview High (548 students), Clintwood Elementary (425 students), and Sandlick Elementary (376 students). See the Dickenson County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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