School overview
At a glance
Reported students
323
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
28.13
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.5:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–07
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
18th percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
217
Hurley Elementary/Middle: 323 reported students.
State peer staffing position
13th percentile
11.5:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Hurley Elementary/Middle
Hurley Elementary/Middle is a public elementary school serving grades PK–07 in Hurley. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Buchanan County Public Schools. NCES reports 323 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 18th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.5:1, below the Virginia median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (96%) and multiracial (2.2%). Students served under IDEA represent 17.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Hurley Elementary/Middle
- 1How do the reported 11.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.13 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- Not reported
- Students with disabilities
- 17.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- Not reported
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White96%
- Hispanic0.9%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Buchanan County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Twin Valley Elementary/Middle
Elementary · Grades PK–07
240 reported students
Council Elementary/Middle
Elementary · Grades PK–07
194 reported students
Riverview Elementary/Middle
Elementary · Grades PK–08
719 reported students
Grundy High
High · Grades 09–12
352 reported students
Hurley High
High · Grades 08–12
194 reported students
Twin Valley High
High · Grades 08–12
179 reported students