At a glance
Reported students
265
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.01
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia middle enrollment
5th percentile
Compared with 340 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
473
John N. Dalton Intermediate: 265 reported students.
State peer staffing position
66th percentile
13.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 521
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.3:1
What the reported data says about John N. Dalton Intermediate
John N. Dalton Intermediate is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Radford. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Radford City Public Schools. NCES reports 265 students for 2024–25.
Among 340 middle schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 737.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 5th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, close to the Virginia median of 13.1:1 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 largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (66.4%) and multiracial (12.1%). English learners represent 0.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking John N. Dalton Intermediate
- 1How do the reported 13.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.01 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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66.4%
- Hispanic9.4%
- Black10.6%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial12.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Radford City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
McHarg Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
383 reported students
Belle Heth Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–06
473 reported students
Radford High
High · Grades 09–12
506 reported students
Radford City Virtual
Other · Grades KG–12
1,694 reported students
Public schools near John N. Dalton Intermediate
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radford High High · Radford City Public Schools | 09–12 | 506 | under 0.1 mi |
| Belle Heth Elementary Elementary · Radford City Public Schools | 03–06 | 473 | 0.8 mi |
| Christiansburg Middle Middle · Montgomery County Public Schools | 06–08 | 778 | 8.1 mi |
| Blacksburg Middle Middle · Montgomery County Public Schools | 06–08 | 958 | 8.1 mi |
| Auburn Middle Middle · Montgomery County Public Schools | 06–08 | 309 | 8.7 mi |
| Pulaski County Middle Middle · Pulaski County Public Schools | 06–08 | 825 | 9.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about John N. Dalton Intermediate
What grades does John N. Dalton Intermediate serve?
John N. Dalton Intermediate reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Radford City Public Schools.
How many students attend John N. Dalton Intermediate?
John N. Dalton Intermediate reported 265 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 5th percentile among 340 Virginia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 521 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at John N. Dalton Intermediate?
The calculated ratio is 13.9:1, based on 265 students and 19.01 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is John N. Dalton Intermediate a public, charter, or magnet school?
John N. Dalton Intermediate is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Radford City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of John N. Dalton Intermediate students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
81.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is John N. Dalton Intermediate in?
John N. Dalton Intermediate is part of Radford City Public Schools, based in Radford, VA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near John N. Dalton Intermediate?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Radford High (under 0.1 mi), Belle Heth Elementary (0.8 mi), Christiansburg Middle (8.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.