- Enrollment
- 1,723
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Newport News, VA
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510264001056
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #7 of 7
- middle schools in Newport News · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 87.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle ranks #7 of 7 middle schools in Newport News, VA.
School address
District: Newport News City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510264001056 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-91 students YoY
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle shrank from 1,060 students in 2022-23 to 969 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 67.0 → 64.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-91 students YoY 510264001056 · Newport News, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
988 enr · 14.7:1 · 87.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodside High (1,723 students)
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle shrank from 1,060 students in 2022-23 to 969 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 67.0 → 64.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodside High
Woodside High
1,723 students
- Menchville Hig
Menchville High
1,707 students
- Warwick High
Warwick High
1,622 students
- Denbigh High
Denbigh High
1,269 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High
1,106 students
- This school
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle
988 students
What this shows Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle reports 988 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle compares
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.4% | ▲ 52% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 988 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
988
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Virginia - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.8%
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
$16,082
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.1 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
163
in-school suspensions + 228 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 47.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
White 14.9%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newport News City Public Schools reports $16,082 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Menchville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warwick High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denbigh High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,707
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,106
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Newport News
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle
Standard public school
1,087 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Mary Passage Middle
Standard public school
931 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Homer L. Hines Middle
Standard public school
846 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Crittenden Middle
Standard public school
781 students 13:1 students per teacher
B.T. Washington Middle
Standard public school
413 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Huntington Middle
Standard public school
292 students 9.7:1 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 (~988 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle
How many students attend Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle?
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle has 988 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Newport News, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,060 (2022-23) → 969 (2023-24), down 91.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle is 14.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle?
87.4% of students at Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle is African American at 47.9% of enrollment, in Newport News, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle?
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle rank among middle schools in Newport News?
By Resource Investment Index, Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle ranks #7 of 7 middle schools in Newport News, 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 Newport News on the city page.
What other schools are in Newport News City Public Schools?
Besides Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle, Newport News City Public Schools also operates Woodside High (1,723 students), Menchville High (1,707 students), and Warwick High (1,622 students). See the Newport News City Public Schools district page for the complete list.