Enrollment
3,256
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alexandria, VA
Hayfield Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Hayfield Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510126000493
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hayfield Secondary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #13 of 42
- schools in Alexandria · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 25.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hayfield Secondary has class sizes larger than 93% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hayfield Secondary ranks #13 of 42 schools in Alexandria, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126000493 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
188.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.4%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hayfield Secondary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hayfield Secondary
Hayfield Secondary is a large combined-grade school in Alexandria, Virginia, enrolling 3,256 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.3:1 is larger than about 93% of Virginia schools and 24% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,256 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 39 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #10.
Its student body is led by White (31%) and African American (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 233 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Fairfax County Public Schools spends $17,977 per pupil, 23% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Alexandria's public schools, it stands alongside Patrick Henry K-8 School (1,075 students): Hayfield Secondary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.3:1 vs 16.8:1).
Fairfax County Public Schools also operates Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students) and Robinson Secondary (3,710 students) alongside Hayfield Secondary.
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 Hayfield Secondary compares
Hayfield Secondary on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.4% | ▼ 56% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,256 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,256
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 93% in Virginia - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,977
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors14.0 FTE
Per 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
173
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 30.9%
African American 26.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
Asian 11.4%
Two or More 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 30.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.3, Hayfield Secondary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairfax County Public Schools, which includes Hayfield Secondary.
$17,977
Per student
+23%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.6%
State 23.3%
Federal 10.1%
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 Hayfield Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Braddock Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robinson Secondary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chantilly High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Springfield High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westfield High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hayfield Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 3,710
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 2,937
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,799
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,737
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Alexandria
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Patrick Henry K-8 School
Standard public school
1,075 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Parklawn Elementary
Standard public school
963 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Mount Vernon Elementary
Standard public school
933 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Hybla Valley Elementary
Standard public school
878 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
James K. Polk Elementary
Standard public school
804 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Groveton Elementary
Standard public school
764 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~3,256 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hayfield Secondary
How many students attend Hayfield Secondary?
Hayfield Secondary has 3,256 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alexandria, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hayfield Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hayfield Secondary is 17.3:1, which is 24% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hayfield Secondary?
25.4% of students at Hayfield Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hayfield Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Hayfield Secondary is White at 30.9% of enrollment, in Alexandria, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hayfield Secondary?
Hayfield Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hayfield Secondary rank among schools in Alexandria?
By Resource Investment Index, Hayfield Secondary ranks #13 of 42 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 schools in Alexandria on the city page.
Is Hayfield Secondary a good school?
Hayfield Secondary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia. 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 Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides Hayfield Secondary, Fairfax County Public Schools also operates Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students), Robinson Secondary (3,710 students), and Chantilly High (2,937 students). See the Fairfax County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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