Enrollment
1,597
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Free-lunch eligible
78.1%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+36% vs state
What stands out at Francis C. Hammond Middle
Francis C. Hammond Middle is a high-poverty, large middle school in Alexandria, Virginia, enrolling 1,597 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,597 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 100% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 74 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (40%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 160 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Alexandria City Public Schools spends $20,887 per pupil, 43% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Alexandria's middle schools, it stands alongside Glasgow Middle (1,702 students): Francis C. Hammond Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Alexandria City Public Schools also operates Alexandria City High School (4,655 students) and George Washington Middle (1,458 students) alongside Francis C. Hammond 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 Francis C. Hammond Middle compares
Francis C. Hammond Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,887
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alexandria City Public Schools, which includes Francis C. Hammond Middle.
$20,887
Per student
+43%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.8%
State 17.5%
Federal 11.7%
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 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
- 4,655
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- 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
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.
Next steps
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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.
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: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Francis C. Hammond Middle a good school?
Francis C. Hammond Middle earns 72/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 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.
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