- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Stuarts Draft, VA
Stuarts Draft Middle
Federal NCES profile for Stuarts Draft Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510030000130
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stuarts Draft Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Stuarts Draft · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Stuarts Draft Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stuarts Draft Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Stuarts Draft, VA.
School address
District: Augusta County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510030000130 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Stuarts Draft Middle held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 510030000130 · Stuarts Draft, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
513 enr · 14.3:1 · 44.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilson Memorial High (837 students)
Stuarts Draft Middle held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Stuarts Draft Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilson Memoria
Wilson Memorial High
837 students
- Edward G. Clym
Edward G. Clymore Elementary
803 students
- Fort Defiance
Fort Defiance High
731 students
- Riverheads Ele
Riverheads Elementary
714 students
- Stuarts Draft
Stuarts Draft High
668 students
- This school
Stuarts Draft Middle
513 students
What this shows Stuarts Draft Middle reports 513 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stuarts Draft Middle compares
Stuarts Draft 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▼ 23% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Virginia - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,991
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.4%
Two or More 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
African American 3.7%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Stuarts Draft Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Augusta County Public Schools reports $13,991 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stuarts Draft Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Memorial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edward G. Clymore Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Defiance High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverheads Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stuarts Draft High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stuarts Draft Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~513 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stuarts Draft Middle
How many students attend Stuarts Draft Middle?
Stuarts Draft Middle has 513 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Stuarts Draft, VA. CCD year-over-year: 488 (2022-23) → 504 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stuarts Draft Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Stuarts Draft Middle is 14.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stuarts Draft Middle?
44.3% of students at Stuarts Draft Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stuarts Draft Middle?
The largest demographic group at Stuarts Draft Middle is White at 77.4% of enrollment, in Stuarts Draft, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stuarts Draft Middle?
Stuarts Draft Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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).
How does Stuarts Draft Middle rank among public schools in Stuarts Draft?
By Resource Investment Index, Stuarts Draft Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Stuarts Draft, 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 Augusta County Public Schools?
Besides Stuarts Draft Middle, Augusta County Public Schools also operates Wilson Memorial High (837 students), Edward G. Clymore Elementary (803 students), and Fort Defiance High (731 students). See the Augusta County Public Schools district page for the complete list.