Enrollment
1,458
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 510012002999
George Washington Middle — Alexandria, VA
Federal NCES profile for George Washington Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 66/100.
👥 Class size 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 78
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Alexandria City Public Schools · Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
100.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14:1 Virginia avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.2%
vs 59.9% Virginia avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Washington Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
George Washington Middle reports 1,458 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 100.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% below the Virginia state mean of 14:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 14% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 43.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 28% below the Virginia average and 17% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 146 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 8.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Alexandria City Public Schools spends $21,602 per pupil district-wide, above the Virginia average of $16,211 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 70.8% from local sources (property taxes), 17.5% from the state, and 11.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (B-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How George Washington Middle compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 14:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.2% | ▼ 28% | 59.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,458 | top 93% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
43.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 28% below the Virginia average of 59.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
— 2% below state mean
Top 46% in Virginia — lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$21,602
per pupil, district-wide
— above Virginia avg of $16,211
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 146 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 119 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,458 Top 93% in Virginia — larger than 7% of 1,869 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 100.0
Students per teacher 13.7:1 -2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 43.2% -28% vs state
NCES ID 510012002999
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.5%
White 36.9%
African American 15.6%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 10.0
Students per counselor 146:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 8.8%
In-school suspensions 99
Out-of-school suspensions 119
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alexandria City Public Schools, which includes George Washington Middle.
$21,602
Per student
+33%
vs Virginia
Avg $16,211
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,655
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 1,597
- Students per teacher
- —
- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
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Twain Middle
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Holmes Middle
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Whitman Middle
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about George Washington Middle
How many students attend George Washington Middle?
George Washington Middle has 1,458 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alexandria, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Middle is 13.7:1, which is 2% lower than the Virginia average of 14:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Washington Middle?
43.2% of students at George Washington Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 59.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Washington Middle?
The largest demographic group at George Washington Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 40.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Alexandria, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Washington Middle?
George Washington Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (B-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.