Enrollment
540
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Roanoke, VA
Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle
Federal NCES profile for Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510330001412
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Virginia schools.
- #8 of 8
- middle schools in Roanoke · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 96.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle has class sizes smaller than 86% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle ranks #8 of 8 middle schools in Roanoke, VA.
School address
District: Roanoke City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510330001412 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.6%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle
Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Roanoke, Virginia, enrolling 540 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.3:1, Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle is leaner than roughly 86% of Virginia schools and 19% under the state's 13.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 96.6% of students qualify for free meals, 68% above the Virginia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 540 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 300 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #197.
Its student body is led by African American (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 270 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 326 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 540 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Roanoke's middle schools, it stands alongside Cave Spring Middle (746 students): Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.3:1 vs 14.1:1).
Roanoke City Public Schools also operates Patrick Henry High (2,030 students) and William Fleming High (1,957 students) alongside Addison Aerospace Magnet 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 Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle compares
Addison Aerospace Magnet 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.6% | ▲ 68% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 540 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
540
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
96.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 14% in Virginia - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,299
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 247 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 60.4 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
African American 59.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
White 14.1%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roanoke City Public Schools, which includes Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle.
$15,299
Per student
+4%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.8%
State 43.6%
Federal 21.7%
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 Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Henry High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Fleming High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Breckinridge Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Round Hill Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,957
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools in Roanoke
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Cave Spring Middle
Standard public school
746 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Breckinridge Middle
Standard public school
733 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Northside Middle
Standard public school
648 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Woodrow Wilson Middle
Standard public school
601 students 14:1 students per teacher
James Madison Middle
Standard public school
598 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Hidden Valley Middle
Standard public school
581 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~540 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle
How many students attend Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle?
Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle has 540 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Roanoke, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle is 11.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 28% 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 Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle?
96.6% of students at Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle?
The largest demographic group at Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle is African American at 59.6% of enrollment, in Roanoke, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle?
Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle rank among middle schools in Roanoke?
By Resource Investment Index, Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle ranks #8 of 8 middle schools in Roanoke, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Roanoke on the city page.
Is Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle a good school?
Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% 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 Roanoke City Public Schools?
Besides Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle, Roanoke City Public Schools also operates Patrick Henry High (2,030 students), William Fleming High (1,957 students), and Breckinridge Middle (733 students). See the Roanoke City Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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