- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Defiance, VA
S. Gordon Stewart Middle
Federal NCES profile for S. Gordon Stewart Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510030001830
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
S. Gordon Stewart Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Fort Defiance · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 43.2%
- free-lunch eligible
S. Gordon Stewart Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, S. Gordon Stewart Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fort Defiance, VA.
School address
District: Augusta County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510030001830 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
S. Gordon Stewart Middle held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 38.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 510030001830 · Fort Defiance, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
516 enr · 14.3:1 · 43.2% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilson Memorial High (837 students)
S. Gordon Stewart Middle held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 38.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
S. Gordon Stewart Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilson Memoria
Wilson Memorial High
837 students
- Edward G. Clym
Edward G. Clymore Elementary
803 students
- Fort Defiance
Fort Defiance High
731 students
- Riverheads Ele
Riverheads Elementary
714 students
- Stuarts Draft
Stuarts Draft High
668 students
- This school
S. Gordon Stewart Middle
516 students
What this shows S. Gordon Stewart Middle reports 516 students on the CCD universe file.
How S. Gordon Stewart Middle compares
S. Gordon Stewart Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.2% | ▼ 25% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Virginia - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,991
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, S. Gordon Stewart Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Augusta County Public Schools reports $13,991 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How S. Gordon Stewart Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Memorial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edward G. Clymore Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Defiance High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverheads Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stuarts Draft High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to S. Gordon Stewart Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~516 students)
Frequently asked questions about S. Gordon Stewart Middle
How many students attend S. Gordon Stewart Middle?
S. Gordon Stewart Middle has 516 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Defiance, VA. CCD year-over-year: 502 (2022-23) → 516 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at S. Gordon Stewart Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at S. Gordon Stewart Middle is 14.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at S. Gordon Stewart Middle?
43.2% of students at S. Gordon Stewart Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of S. Gordon Stewart Middle?
The largest demographic group at S. Gordon Stewart Middle is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in Fort Defiance, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for S. Gordon Stewart Middle?
S. Gordon Stewart Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does S. Gordon Stewart Middle rank among public schools in Fort Defiance?
By Resource Investment Index, S. Gordon Stewart Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fort Defiance, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Augusta County Public Schools?
Besides S. Gordon Stewart Middle, Augusta County Public Schools also operates Wilson Memorial High (837 students), Edward G. Clymore Elementary (803 students), and Fort Defiance High (731 students). See the Augusta County Public Schools district page for the complete list.