- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Falmouth, VA
Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle
Federal NCES profile for Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510366001595
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Falmouth · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Falmouth, VA.
School address
District: Stafford County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510366001595 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle held near 600 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.3 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 510366001595 · Falmouth, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
625 enr · 13:1 · 42.8% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View High (2,233 students)
Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle held near 600 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.3 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain View
Mountain View High
2,233 students
- Brooke Point H
Brooke Point High
2,199 students
- Stafford Senio
Stafford Senior High
2,198 students
- Colonial Forge
Colonial Forge High
2,122 students
- North Stafford
North Stafford High
1,982 students
- This school 625
Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle
625 students
What this shows Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle reports 625 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle compares
Edward E. Drew Jr. 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▼ 26% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 625 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
625
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 36% in Virginia - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.1%
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
$13,431
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
87
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 28.8%
African American 26.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
Two or More 10.7%
Asian 9.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 28.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.9, Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stafford County Public Schools reports $13,431 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brooke Point High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stafford Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colonial Forge High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| North Stafford High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,199
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,198
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~625 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle
How many students attend Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle?
Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle has 625 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Falmouth, VA. CCD year-over-year: 617 (2022-23) → 600 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle is 13:1, which is 6% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 17% 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 Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle?
42.8% of students at Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle?
The largest demographic group at Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle is White at 28.8% of enrollment, in Falmouth, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle?
Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle rank among public schools in Falmouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Falmouth, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Stafford County Public Schools?
Besides Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle, Stafford County Public Schools also operates Mountain View High (2,233 students), Brooke Point High (2,199 students), and Stafford Senior High (2,198 students). See the Stafford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.