- Enrollment
- 1,723
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Newport News, VA
Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510264002208
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 7
- middle schools in Newport News · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 89.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle has class sizes larger than 80% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle ranks #3 of 7 middle schools in Newport News, VA.
School address
District: Newport News City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510264002208 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle held near 1,097 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 69.0 → 72.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 510264002208 · Newport News, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,087 enr · 15.8:1 · 89.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodside High (1,723 students)
Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle held near 1,097 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 69.0 → 72.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Ethel M. Gildersleeve 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
Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle
1,087 students
What this shows Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle reports 1,087 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle compares
Ethel M. Gildersleeve 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.1% | ▲ 55% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,087 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,087
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Virginia - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
197
in-school suspensions + 214 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 32.6%
White 31.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 32.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Ethel M. Gildersleeve 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 Ethel M. Gildersleeve 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warwick High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denbigh High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ethel M. Gildersleeve 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.
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle
Standard public school
988 students 14.7:1 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 (~1,087 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle
How many students attend Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle?
Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle has 1,087 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Newport News, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,130 (2022-23) → 1,097 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle is 15.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle?
89.1% of students at Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle is African American at 32.6% of enrollment, in Newport News, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle?
Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle rank among middle schools in Newport News?
By Resource Investment Index, Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle ranks #3 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 Ethel M. Gildersleeve 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.