Enrollment
981
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ashburn, VA
Farmwell Station Middle
Federal NCES profile for Farmwell Station Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510225001131
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farmwell Station Middle earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Ashburn · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Farmwell Station Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Farmwell Station Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Ashburn, VA.
School address
District: Loudoun County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510225001131 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
77.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.9%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Farmwell Station Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Farmwell Station Middle
Farmwell Station Middle is a large middle school in Ashburn, Virginia, enrolling 981 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 981 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 290 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #32.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and Asian (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 245 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
14.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Loudoun County Public Schools spends $18,953 per pupil, 29% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Ashburn's middle schools, it stands alongside Eagle Ridge Middle (1,258 students): Farmwell Station Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.7:1 vs 15.3:1).
Loudoun County Public Schools also operates Independence High (2,166 students) and Lightridge High (2,030 students) alongside Farmwell Station 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 Farmwell Station Middle compares
Farmwell Station 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 53% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 981 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
981
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in Virginia - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.4%
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
$18,953
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 37.8%
Asian 27.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
African American 10.3%
Two or More 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 37.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.7, Farmwell Station Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Loudoun County Public Schools, which includes Farmwell Station Middle.
$18,953
Per student
+29%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.9%
State 27.1%
Federal 5.0%
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 Farmwell Station Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lightridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Briar Woods High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Champe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Farmwell Station Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,885
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,862
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,851
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Ashburn
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Eagle Ridge Middle
Standard public school
1,258 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Brambleton Middle
Standard public school
1,164 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
Stone Hill Middle
Standard public school
1,146 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Trailside Middle
Standard public school
1,131 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~981 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Farmwell Station Middle
How many students attend Farmwell Station Middle?
Farmwell Station Middle has 981 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ashburn, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farmwell Station Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Farmwell Station Middle is 12.7:1, which is 9% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 19% 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 Farmwell Station Middle?
26.9% of students at Farmwell Station Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farmwell Station Middle?
The largest demographic group at Farmwell Station Middle is White at 37.8% of enrollment, in Ashburn, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farmwell Station Middle?
Farmwell Station Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Farmwell Station Middle rank among middle schools in Ashburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Farmwell Station Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Ashburn, 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 Ashburn on the city page.
Is Farmwell Station Middle a good school?
Farmwell Station Middle earns 59/100 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 Loudoun County Public Schools?
Besides Farmwell Station Middle, Loudoun County Public Schools also operates Independence High (2,166 students), Lightridge High (2,030 students), and Freedom High (1,885 students). See the Loudoun County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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