Enrollment
413
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.9%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Signal Knob Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Signal Knob Middle
Signal Knob Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Strasburg, Virginia, enrolling 413 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.3:1, Signal Knob Middle is leaner than roughly 93% of Virginia schools and 26% under the state's 13.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 72.9% lands close to the Virginia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 413 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 284 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #173.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 207 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 85 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 413 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Shenandoah County Public Schools also operates W.W. Robinson Elementary (1,035 students) and Sandy Hook Elementary (828 students) alongside Signal Knob 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 Signal Knob Middle compares
Signal Knob 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,606
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shenandoah County Public Schools, which includes Signal Knob Middle.
$13,606
Per student
-7%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.1%
State 50.6%
Federal 12.3%
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 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
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
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 (~413 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Strasburg on the city page.
Is Signal Knob Middle a good school?
Signal Knob Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Virginia schools. 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 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.
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