Enrollment
596
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Stanardsville, VA
William Monroe Middle
Federal NCES profile for William Monroe Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510171000106
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Monroe Middle earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Stanardsville · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 67.1%
- free-lunch eligible
William Monroe Middle has class sizes smaller than 92% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Monroe Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Stanardsville, VA.
School address
District: Greene County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510171000106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.1%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William Monroe Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at William Monroe Middle
William Monroe Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Stanardsville, Virginia, enrolling 596 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.5:1, William Monroe Middle is leaner than roughly 92% of Virginia schools and 24% under the state's 13.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 67.1% lands close to the Virginia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 596 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 283 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #16, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 298 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 187 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 596 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Greene County Public Schools also operates William Monroe High (952 students) and Ruckersville Elementary (540 students) alongside William Monroe 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 William Monroe Middle compares
William Monroe 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 24% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.1% | ▲ 16% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 596 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
596
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 8% in Virginia - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,241
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
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 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 142 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.4 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 63.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 12.1%
African American 6.9%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, William Monroe Middle is about as mixed as the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greene County Public Schools, which includes William Monroe Middle.
$13,241
Per student
-10%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.6%
State 49.9%
Federal 9.5%
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 William Monroe Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Monroe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ruckersville Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nathanael Greene Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nathanael Greene Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Monroe Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~596 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about William Monroe Middle
How many students attend William Monroe Middle?
William Monroe Middle has 596 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Stanardsville, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Monroe Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at William Monroe Middle is 10.5:1, which is 24% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 33% 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 Monroe Middle?
67.1% of students at William Monroe Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Monroe Middle?
The largest demographic group at William Monroe Middle is White at 63.1% of enrollment, in Stanardsville, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Monroe Middle?
William Monroe Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 William Monroe Middle rank among public schools in Stanardsville?
By Resource Investment Index, William Monroe Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Stanardsville, 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 Stanardsville on the city page.
Is William Monroe Middle a good school?
William Monroe Middle earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% 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 Greene County Public Schools?
Besides William Monroe Middle, Greene County Public Schools also operates William Monroe High (952 students), Ruckersville Elementary (540 students), and Nathanael Greene Primary (367 students). See the Greene County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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