Enrollment
445
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · King William, VA
Hamilton Holmes Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton Holmes Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510212000885
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton Holmes Middle earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in King William · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamilton Holmes Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Holmes Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in King William, VA.
School address
District: King William County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510212000885 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.2%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hamilton Holmes Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hamilton Holmes Middle
Hamilton Holmes Middle is a mid-sized middle school in King William, Virginia, enrolling 445 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 445 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 197 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #9, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 297 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Discipline events run high: 244 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 445 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
King William County Public Schools also operates King William High (685 students) and Cool Spring Primary (512 students) alongside Hamilton Holmes 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 Hamilton Holmes Middle compares
Hamilton Holmes Middle on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▼ 34% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in Virginia - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,679
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
98
in-school suspensions + 146 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 54.8 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
White 74.4%
African American 13.3%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Hamilton Holmes Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for King William County Public Schools, which includes Hamilton Holmes Middle.
$13,679
Per student
-7%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.2%
State 46.4%
Federal 12.4%
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 Hamilton Holmes Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| King William High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cool Spring Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Acquinton Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamilton Holmes Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~445 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hamilton Holmes Middle
How many students attend Hamilton Holmes Middle?
Hamilton Holmes Middle has 445 students enrolled. It is a middle school in King William, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Holmes Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Holmes Middle is 12.7:1, which is 9% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 19% 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 Hamilton Holmes Middle?
38.2% of students at Hamilton Holmes Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton Holmes Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton Holmes Middle is White at 74.4% of enrollment, in King William, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton Holmes Middle?
Hamilton Holmes Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hamilton Holmes Middle rank among public schools in King William?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Holmes Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in King William, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in King William on the city page.
Is Hamilton Holmes Middle a good school?
Hamilton Holmes Middle earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. 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 King William County Public Schools?
Besides Hamilton Holmes Middle, King William County Public Schools also operates King William High (685 students), Cool Spring Primary (512 students), and Acquinton Elementary (472 students). See the King William County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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