- Enrollment
- 1,769
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hampton, VA
Cesar Tarrant Middle
Federal NCES profile for Cesar Tarrant Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510180000744
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cesar Tarrant Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Hampton · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 74.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cesar Tarrant Middle has class sizes larger than 78% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar Tarrant Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Hampton, VA.
School address
District: Hampton City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510180000744 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Cesar Tarrant Middle held near 695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.5 → 44.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 510180000744 · Hampton, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
737 enr · 15.7:1 · 74.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Bethel High (1,769 students)
Cesar Tarrant Middle held near 695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.5 → 44.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Cesar Tarrant Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bethel High
Bethel High
1,769 students
- Kecoughtan Hig
Kecoughtan High
1,553 students
- George P. Phen
George P. Phenix Elementary
1,438 students
- Phoebus High
Phoebus High
1,391 students
- Hampton High
Hampton High
1,301 students
- This school
Cesar Tarrant Middle
737 students
What this shows Cesar Tarrant Middle reports 737 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cesar Tarrant Middle compares
Cesar Tarrant Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.1% | ▲ 29% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 737 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
737
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Virginia - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,034
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 66.2%
White 14.9%
Two or More 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Cesar Tarrant Middle is about as mixed as the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hampton City Public Schools reports $15,034 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cesar Tarrant Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kecoughtan High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George P. Phenix Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phoebus High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hampton High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cesar Tarrant Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,553
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 1,391
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,301
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Hampton
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Benjamin Syms Middle
Standard public school
850 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle
Standard public school
613 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
C. Alton Lindsay Middle
Standard public school
612 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Thomas Eaton Middle
Standard public school
581 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~737 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cesar Tarrant Middle
How many students attend Cesar Tarrant Middle?
Cesar Tarrant Middle has 737 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hampton, VA. CCD year-over-year: 676 (2022-23) → 695 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cesar Tarrant Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cesar Tarrant Middle is 15.7:1, which is 13% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cesar Tarrant Middle?
74.1% of students at Cesar Tarrant Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cesar Tarrant Middle?
The largest demographic group at Cesar Tarrant Middle is African American at 66.2% of enrollment, in Hampton, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cesar Tarrant Middle?
Cesar Tarrant Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cesar Tarrant Middle rank among middle schools in Hampton?
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar Tarrant Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Hampton, 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 Hampton on the city page.
What other schools are in Hampton City Public Schools?
Besides Cesar Tarrant Middle, Hampton City Public Schools also operates Bethel High (1,769 students), Kecoughtan High (1,553 students), and George P. Phenix Elementary (1,438 students). See the Hampton City Public Schools district page for the complete list.