- Enrollment
- 1,769
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hampton, VA
Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle
Federal NCES profile for Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510180001890
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Hampton · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 87.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Hampton, VA.
School address
District: Hampton City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510180001890 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 44.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 510180001890 · Hampton, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
613 enr · 13.6:1 · 87.7% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Bethel High (1,769 students)
Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 44.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bethel High
Bethel High
1,769 students
- Kecoughtan Hig
Kecoughtan High
1,553 students
- George P. Phen
George P. Phenix Elementary
1,438 students
- Phoebus High
Phoebus High
1,391 students
- Hampton High
Hampton High
1,301 students
- This school 613
Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle
613 students
What this shows Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle reports 613 students on the CCD universe file.
How Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle compares
Francis W. Jones Magnet 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.7% | ▲ 52% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.7%
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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 47% in Virginia - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.9%
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
$15,034
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 42.1%
White 37.8%
Two or More 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hampton City Public Schools reports $15,034 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kecoughtan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George P. Phenix Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phoebus High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hampton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,553
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 1,391
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,301
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Hampton
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Benjamin Syms Middle
Standard public school
850 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Cesar Tarrant Middle
Standard public school
737 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
C. Alton Lindsay Middle
Standard public school
612 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Thomas Eaton Middle
Standard public school
581 students 13.5:1 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 (~613 students)
Frequently asked questions about Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle
How many students attend Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle?
Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle has 613 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hampton, VA. CCD year-over-year: 610 (2022-23) → 597 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle is 13.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 13% 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 Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle?
87.7% of students at Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle?
The largest demographic group at Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle is African American at 42.1% of enrollment, in Hampton, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle?
Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle rank among middle schools in Hampton?
By Resource Investment Index, Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Hampton, 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 Hampton on the city page.
What other schools are in Hampton City Public Schools?
Besides Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle, Hampton City Public Schools also operates Bethel High (1,769 students), Kecoughtan High (1,553 students), and George P. Phenix Elementary (1,438 students). See the Hampton City Public Schools district page for the complete list.