- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Strasburg, VA
Signal Knob Middle
Federal NCES profile for Signal Knob Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510351000221
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Signal Knob Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Strasburg · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 72.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Signal Knob Middle has class sizes smaller than 93% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Signal Knob Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Strasburg, VA.
School address
District: Shenandoah County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510351000221 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Signal Knob Middle held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.8 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 510351000221 · Strasburg, VA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 10.3:1 · 72.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: W.W. Robinson Elementary (1,035 students)
Signal Knob Middle held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.8 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Signal Knob Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- W.W. Robinson
W.W. Robinson Elementary
1,035 students
- Sandy Hook Ele
Sandy Hook Elementary
828 students
- Central High
Central High
728 students
- Honey Run Elem
Honey Run Elementary
692 students
- Strasburg High
Strasburg High
614 students
- This school 413
Signal Knob Middle
413 students
What this shows Signal Knob Middle reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Signal Knob Middle compares
Signal Knob 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 26% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.9% | ▲ 27% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 7% in Virginia - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.2%
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
$14,918
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
83
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 2.9%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, Signal Knob Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shenandoah County Public Schools reports $14,918 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Signal Knob Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| W.W. Robinson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandy Hook Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Honey Run Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Strasburg High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Signal Knob Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~413 students)
Frequently asked questions about Signal Knob Middle
How many students attend Signal Knob Middle?
Signal Knob Middle has 413 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Strasburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 417 (2022-23) → 402 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Signal Knob Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Signal Knob Middle is 10.3:1, which is 26% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 34% 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 Signal Knob Middle?
72.9% of students at Signal Knob Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Signal Knob Middle?
The largest demographic group at Signal Knob Middle is White at 76.8% of enrollment, in Strasburg, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Signal Knob Middle?
Signal Knob Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Signal Knob Middle rank among public schools in Strasburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Signal Knob Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Strasburg, 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 Shenandoah County Public Schools?
Besides Signal Knob Middle, Shenandoah County Public Schools also operates W.W. Robinson Elementary (1,035 students), Sandy Hook Elementary (828 students), and Central High (728 students). See the Shenandoah County Public Schools district page for the complete list.