- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Shawsville, VA
Shawsville Middle
Federal NCES profile for Shawsville Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510252001029
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shawsville Middle earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.7:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 67.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 193
- students enrolled
Shawsville Middle has class sizes smaller than 99% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510252001029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Shawsville Middle held near 211 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 510252001029 · Shawsville, VA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
193 enr · 7.7:1 · 67.3% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Blacksburg High (1,325 students)
Shawsville Middle held near 211 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Shawsville Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blacksburg Hig
Blacksburg High
1,325 students
- Christiansburg
Christiansburg High
1,072 students
- Blacksburg Mid
Blacksburg Middle
958 students
- Christiansburg
Christiansburg Middle
778 students
- Auburn Element
Auburn Elementary
544 students
- This school 193
Shawsville Middle
193 students
What this shows Shawsville Middle reports 193 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shawsville Middle compares
Shawsville 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 | 7.7:1 | ▼ 45% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.3% | ▲ 17% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 193 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.7:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
193
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
7.7:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 1% in Virginia - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.5%
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
$14,114
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 193 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.6, Shawsville Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery County Public Schools reports $14,114 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shawsville Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Christiansburg High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blacksburg Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Christiansburg Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shawsville Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 958
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~193 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shawsville Middle
How many students attend Shawsville Middle?
Shawsville Middle has 193 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Shawsville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 208 (2022-23) → 211 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shawsville Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Shawsville Middle is 7.7:1, which is 45% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 51% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shawsville Middle?
67.3% of students at Shawsville Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shawsville Middle?
The largest demographic group at Shawsville Middle is White at 85.0% of enrollment, in Shawsville, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shawsville Middle?
Shawsville Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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).
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Shawsville Middle, Montgomery County Public Schools also operates Blacksburg High (1,325 students), Christiansburg High (1,072 students), and Blacksburg Middle (958 students). See the Montgomery County Public Schools district page for the complete list.