- Enrollment
- 4,655
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Alexandria, VA
Francis C. Hammond Middle
Federal NCES profile for Francis C. Hammond Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 72/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510012003016
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Francis C. Hammond Middle earns 72/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 7
- middle schools in Alexandria · Resource Index
- 72
- Resource Index · Higher
- 78.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,597
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Francis C. Hammond Middle ranks #1 of 7 middle schools in Alexandria, VA.
School address
District: Alexandria City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510012003016 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Francis C. Hammond Middle held near 1,510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+37 students YoY 510012003016 · Alexandria, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,597 enr · 78.1% lunch · RII 72
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexandria City High School (4,655 students)
Francis C. Hammond Middle held near 1,510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Francis C. Hammond Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alexandria Cit
Alexandria City High School
4,655 students
- This school 1,597
Francis C. Hammond Middle
1,597 students
- George Washing 1,458
George Washington Middle
1,458 students
- Patrick Henry 1,075
Patrick Henry K-8 School
1,075 students
- Mount Vernon E 933
Mount Vernon Elementary
933 students
- James K. Polk 804
James K. Polk Elementary
804 students
What this shows Francis C. Hammond Middle reports 1,597 students on the CCD universe file.
How Francis C. Hammond Middle compares
Francis C. Hammond 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.1% | ▲ 36% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,597 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1,597
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,716
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 160 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.3%
African American 26.5%
White 17.2%
Asian 11.6%
Two or More 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.3, Francis C. Hammond Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alexandria City Public Schools reports $21,716 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Francis C. Hammond Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| George Washington Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Patrick Henry K-8 School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Mount Vernon Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| James K. Polk Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Francis C. Hammond Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar middle schools in Alexandria
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Glasgow Middle
Standard public school
1,702 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
George Washington Middle
Standard public school
1,458 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Sandburg Middle
Standard public school
1,401 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Twain Middle
Standard public school
1,026 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Holmes Middle
Standard public school
881 students 14:1 students per teacher
Whitman Middle
Standard public school
828 students 13.6:1 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.
Frequently asked questions about Francis C. Hammond Middle
How many students attend Francis C. Hammond Middle?
Francis C. Hammond Middle has 1,597 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alexandria, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,473 (2022-23) → 1,510 (2023-24), nearly flat (+37).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Francis C. Hammond Middle?
78.1% of students at Francis C. Hammond Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Francis C. Hammond Middle?
The largest demographic group at Francis C. Hammond Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 40.3% of enrollment, in Alexandria, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Francis C. Hammond Middle?
Francis C. Hammond Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Francis C. Hammond Middle rank among middle schools in Alexandria?
By Resource Investment Index, Francis C. Hammond Middle ranks #1 of 7 middle schools in Alexandria, 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 Alexandria on the city page.
What other schools are in Alexandria City Public Schools?
Besides Francis C. Hammond Middle, Alexandria City Public Schools also operates Alexandria City High School (4,655 students), George Washington Middle (1,458 students), and Patrick Henry K-8 School (1,075 students). See the Alexandria City Public Schools district page for the complete list.