- Enrollment
- 3,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Arlington, VA
Gunston Middle
Federal NCES profile for Gunston Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510027000752
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gunston Middle earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 6
- middle schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 32.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gunston Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gunston Middle ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Arlington, VA.
School address
District: Arlington County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510027000752 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-80 students YoY
Gunston Middle shrank from 1,111 students in 2022-23 to 1,031 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 84.8 → 75.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-80 students YoY 510027000752 · Arlington, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,072 enr · 12.8:1 · 32.7% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington-Liberty High (3,044 students)
Gunston Middle shrank from 1,111 students in 2022-23 to 1,031 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 84.8 → 75.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Gunston Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington-Lib
Washington-Liberty High
3,044 students
- Wakefield High
Wakefield High
2,646 students
- Yorktown High
Yorktown High
2,593 students
- Jefferson Midd 1,120
Jefferson Middle
1,120 students
- This school 1,072
Gunston Middle
1,072 students
- Kenmore Middle 1,053
Kenmore Middle
1,053 students
What this shows Gunston Middle reports 1,072 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gunston Middle compares
Gunston Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.7% | ▼ 43% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,072 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,072
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in Virginia - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,424
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 179 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.8%
White 32.1%
African American 15.2%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Gunston Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Arlington County Public Schools reports $23,424 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gunston Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Liberty High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wakefield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yorktown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenmore Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gunston Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,646
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 2,593
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar middle schools in Arlington
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Jefferson Middle
Standard public school
1,120 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Kenmore Middle
Standard public school
1,053 students 14:1 students per teacher
Swanson Middle
Standard public school
993 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Dorothy Hamm Middle
Standard public school
989 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Williamsburg Middle
Standard public school
856 students 15.9:1 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 (~1,072 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gunston Middle
How many students attend Gunston Middle?
Gunston Middle has 1,072 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Arlington, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,111 (2022-23) → 1,031 (2023-24), down 80.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gunston Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Gunston Middle is 12.8:1, which is 8% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 18% 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 Gunston Middle?
32.7% of students at Gunston Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gunston Middle?
The largest demographic group at Gunston Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 37.8% of enrollment, in Arlington, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gunston Middle?
Gunston Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 Gunston Middle rank among middle schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Gunston Middle ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Arlington, 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 Arlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Arlington County Public Schools?
Besides Gunston Middle, Arlington County Public Schools also operates Washington-Liberty High (3,044 students), Wakefield High (2,646 students), and Yorktown High (2,593 students). See the Arlington County Public Schools district page for the complete list.