At a glance
Reported students
583
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
49
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia middle enrollment
35th percentile
Compared with 340 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
411
Shelburne Middle: 583 reported students.
State peer staffing position
28th percentile
11.9:1 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
- 600
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43.77
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.7:1
What the reported data says about Shelburne Middle
Shelburne Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Staunton. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Staunton City Public Schools. NCES reports 583 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 35th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, 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 (62.8%) and multiracial (13.9%). English learners represent 2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13%. 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 Shelburne Middle
- 1How do the reported 11.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 49 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 3 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
- 2%
- Students with disabilities
- 13%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 84%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- 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
- White62.8%
- Hispanic9.6%
- Black12.2%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial13.9%
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 Staunton City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Thomas C. McSwain Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
449 reported students
Staunton High
High · Grades 09–12
766 reported students
Bessie Weller Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
373 reported students
Arthur R. Ware Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
372 reported students
Staunton City School PreSchool Programs
Other · Grades PK–PK
149 reported students
Public schools near Shelburne Middle
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur R. Ware Elementary Elementary · Staunton City Public Schools | KG–05 | 372 | 0.1 mi |
| Wilson Middle Middle · Augusta County Public Schools | 06–08 | 641 | 6.6 mi |
| Buffalo Gap Middle Middle · Augusta County Public Schools | 06–08 | 285 | 6.9 mi |
| S. Gordon Stewart Middle Middle · Augusta County Public Schools | 06–08 | 516 | 8.9 mi |
| Riverheads Middle Middle · Augusta County Public Schools | 06–08 | 366 | 9 mi |
| Stuarts Draft Middle Middle · Augusta County Public Schools | 06–08 | 513 | 9.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Shelburne Middle
What grades does Shelburne Middle serve?
Shelburne Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Staunton City Public Schools.
How many students attend Shelburne Middle?
Shelburne Middle reported 583 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 35th percentile among 340 Virginia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 600 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Shelburne Middle?
The calculated ratio is 11.9:1, based on 583 students and 49 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 Shelburne Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Shelburne Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Staunton City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Shelburne Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
84% 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 Shelburne Middle in?
Shelburne Middle is part of Staunton City Public Schools, based in Staunton, VA, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Shelburne Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Arthur R. Ware Elementary (0.1 mi), Wilson Middle (6.6 mi), Buffalo Gap Middle (6.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.