- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bristol, VA
Wallace Middle
Federal NCES profile for Wallace 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 510390001752
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wallace Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in Bristol · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 65.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wallace Middle has class sizes smaller than 94% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wallace Middle ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Bristol, VA.
School address
District: Washington County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510390001752 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Wallace Middle held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.5 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 510390001752 · Bristol, VA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
443 enr · 10.1:1 · 65.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Abingdon High (914 students)
Wallace Middle held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.5 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Wallace Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abingdon High
Abingdon High
914 students
- E.B. Stanley M
E.B. Stanley Middle
659 students
- John S. Battle
John S. Battle High
613 students
- High Point Ele
High Point Elementary
582 students
- Watauga Elemen
Watauga Elementary
581 students
- This school
Wallace Middle
443 students
What this shows Wallace Middle reports 443 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wallace Middle compares
Wallace 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 27% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.3% | ▲ 13% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 6% in Virginia - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$14,125
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
108
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.9, Wallace Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington County Public Schools reports $14,125 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wallace Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| E.B. Stanley Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John S. Battle High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High Point Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Watauga Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wallace Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Bristol
1 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 (~443 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wallace Middle
How many students attend Wallace Middle?
Wallace Middle has 443 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bristol, VA. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wallace Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Wallace Middle is 10.1:1, which is 27% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 36% 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 Wallace Middle?
65.3% of students at Wallace Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wallace Middle?
The largest demographic group at Wallace Middle is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Bristol, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wallace Middle?
Wallace 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 Wallace Middle rank among public schools in Bristol?
By Resource Investment Index, Wallace Middle ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Bristol, 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 Bristol on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington County Public Schools?
Besides Wallace Middle, Washington County Public Schools also operates Abingdon High (914 students), E.B. Stanley Middle (659 students), and John S. Battle High (613 students). See the Washington County Public Schools district page for the complete list.