- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+94 students YoY
Hayfield Secondary held near 3,239 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+94 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 188.3 → 169.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+94 students YoY 510126000493 · Alexandria, VA Other · LARGE · TRAD
3,256 enr · 17.3:1 · 25.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Hayfield Secondary held near 3,239 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+94 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 188.3 → 169.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Hayfield Secondary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Braddock
Lake Braddock Secondary
4,411 students
- Robinson Secon
Robinson Secondary
3,710 students
- This school
Hayfield Secondary
3,256 students
- Chantilly High
Chantilly High
2,937 students
- West Springfie
West Springfield High
2,799 students
- Westfield High
Westfield High
2,737 students
What this shows Hayfield Secondary reports 3,256 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hayfield Secondary compares
Hayfield Secondary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,975
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
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.
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
District finance for Fairfax County Public Schools reports $18,975 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~3,256 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 3,145 (2022-23) → 3,239 (2023-24), nearly flat (+94).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.