- Enrollment
- 1,220
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lynchburg, VA
Sandusky Middle
Federal NCES profile for Sandusky Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510234000967
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandusky Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Lynchburg · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 95.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sandusky Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandusky Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Lynchburg, VA.
School address
District: Lynchburg City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510234000967 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Sandusky Middle held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.3 → 47.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 510234000967 · Lynchburg, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
583 enr · 14.6:1 · 95.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: E.C. Glass High (1,220 students)
Sandusky Middle held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.3 → 47.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Sandusky Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- E.C. Glass Hig
E.C. Glass High
1,220 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High
1,113 students
- This school
Sandusky Middle
583 students
- Paul Laurence
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation
531 students
- Linkhorne Midd
Linkhorne Middle
519 students
- Heritage Eleme 448
Heritage Elementary
448 students
What this shows Sandusky Middle reports 583 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sandusky Middle compares
Sandusky 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.6% | ▲ 66% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Virginia - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$17,083
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 122 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.2%
White 22.5%
Two or More 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: African American at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Sandusky Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lynchburg City Public Schools reports $17,083 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sandusky Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| E.C. Glass High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Linkhorne Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandusky Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Lynchburg
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~583 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sandusky Middle
How many students attend Sandusky Middle?
Sandusky Middle has 583 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lynchburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 568 (2022-23) → 543 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandusky Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandusky Middle is 14.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sandusky Middle?
95.6% of students at Sandusky Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandusky Middle?
The largest demographic group at Sandusky Middle is African American at 55.2% of enrollment, in Lynchburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandusky Middle?
Sandusky Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Sandusky Middle rank among middle schools in Lynchburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandusky Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Lynchburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Lynchburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Lynchburg City Public Schools?
Besides Sandusky Middle, Lynchburg City Public Schools also operates E.C. Glass High (1,220 students), Heritage High (1,113 students), and Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation (531 students). See the Lynchburg City Public Schools district page for the complete list.