Enrollment
583
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Staunton, VA
Shelburne Middle
Federal NCES profile for Shelburne Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510369001607
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shelburne Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Staunton · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 99.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Shelburne Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shelburne Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Staunton, VA.
School address
District: Staunton City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510369001607 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.0%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shelburne Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shelburne Middle
Shelburne Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Staunton, Virginia, enrolling 583 students.
At 13.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 99.0% of students qualify for free meals, 72% above the Virginia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 583 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 263 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #132.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Two or More (14%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 194 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 185 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 583 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Staunton's middle schools, it stands alongside Beverley Manor Middle (597 students): Shelburne Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.3:1 vs 12.2:1).
Staunton City Public Schools also operates Staunton High (766 students) and Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary (449 students) alongside Shelburne 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 Shelburne Middle compares
Shelburne 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.0% | ▲ 72% | 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
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% 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 (what these measure)
Economic need
99.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 42% in Virginia - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.3%
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
$15,219
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
108
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.7 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 62.8%
Two or More 13.9%
African American 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Shelburne Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Staunton City Public Schools, which includes Shelburne Middle.
$15,219
Per student
+4%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.8%
State 46.7%
Federal 18.4%
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 Shelburne Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staunton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bessie Weller Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arthur R. Ware Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Staunton City School Preschool Programs | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Shelburne Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools in Staunton
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~583 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Shelburne Middle
How many students attend Shelburne Middle?
Shelburne Middle has 583 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Staunton, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shelburne Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Shelburne Middle is 13.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 15% 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 Shelburne Middle?
99.0% of students at Shelburne Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shelburne Middle?
The largest demographic group at Shelburne Middle is White at 62.8% of enrollment, in Staunton, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shelburne Middle?
Shelburne Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Shelburne Middle rank among middle schools in Staunton?
By Resource Investment Index, Shelburne Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Staunton, 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 Staunton on the city page.
Is Shelburne Middle a good school?
Shelburne Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. 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 Staunton City Public Schools?
Besides Shelburne Middle, Staunton City Public Schools also operates Staunton High (766 students), Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary (449 students), and Bessie Weller Elementary (373 students). See the Staunton City Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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