- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Vinton, VA
William Byrd Middle
Federal NCES profile for William Byrd Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510333001477
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Byrd Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Vinton · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
William Byrd Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Byrd Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Vinton, VA.
School address
District: Roanoke County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510333001477 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
William Byrd Middle held near 821 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.8 → 59.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 510333001477 · Vinton, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
802 enr · 13.6:1 · 38.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: William Byrd High (1,134 students)
William Byrd Middle held near 821 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.8 → 59.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
William Byrd Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Byrd H
William Byrd High
1,134 students
- Cave Spring Hi
Cave Spring High
1,046 students
- Northside High
Northside High
919 students
- Hidden Valley
Hidden Valley High
832 students
- This school
William Byrd Middle
802 students
- Cave Spring Mi
Cave Spring Middle
746 students
What this shows William Byrd Middle reports 802 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Byrd Middle compares
William Byrd 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▼ 34% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 802 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
802
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 47% in Virginia - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,365
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 133 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
African American 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 2.5%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.6, William Byrd Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roanoke County Public Schools reports $13,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William Byrd Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Byrd High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cave Spring High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hidden Valley High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cave Spring Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Byrd Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~802 students)
Frequently asked questions about William Byrd Middle
How many students attend William Byrd Middle?
William Byrd Middle has 802 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Vinton, VA. CCD year-over-year: 827 (2022-23) → 821 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Byrd Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at William Byrd Middle is 13.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 13% 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 William Byrd Middle?
38.0% of students at William Byrd Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Byrd Middle?
The largest demographic group at William Byrd Middle is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Vinton, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Byrd Middle?
William Byrd Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 William Byrd Middle rank among public schools in Vinton?
By Resource Investment Index, William Byrd Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Vinton, 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 Roanoke County Public Schools?
Besides William Byrd Middle, Roanoke County Public Schools also operates William Byrd High (1,134 students), Cave Spring High (1,046 students), and Northside High (919 students). See the Roanoke County Public Schools district page for the complete list.