Enrollment
625
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.8%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle
Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Falmouth, Virginia, enrolling 625 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13:1 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 42.8% lands close to the Virginia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 625 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 263 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #17, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (29%) and African American (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 208 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
14.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 147 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 625 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Stafford County Public Schools also operates Mountain View High (2,233 students) and Brooke Point High (2,199 students) alongside Edward E. Drew Jr. 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 Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle compares
Edward E. Drew Jr. 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,415
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stafford County Public Schools, which includes Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle.
$12,415
Per student
-15%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.8%
State 52.1%
Federal 11.1%
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 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
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- 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
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 (~625 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Falmouth on the city page.
Is Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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