- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Shelburne Middle held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 510369001607 · Staunton, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
583 enr · 13.3:1 · 99.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Staunton High (766 students)
Shelburne Middle held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Shelburne Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Staunton High
Staunton High
766 students
- This school
Shelburne Middle
583 students
- Thomas C. Mcsw
Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary
449 students
- Bessie Weller
Bessie Weller Elementary
373 students
- Arthur R. Ware
Arthur R. Ware Elementary
372 students
- Staunton City 149
Staunton City School Preschool Programs
149 students
What this shows Shelburne Middle reports 583 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shelburne Middle compares
Shelburne 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,422
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
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.
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
District finance for Staunton City Public Schools reports $16,422 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 Shelburne Middle
How many students attend Shelburne Middle?
Shelburne Middle has 583 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Staunton, VA. CCD year-over-year: 574 (2022-23) → 587 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.