- Enrollment
- 1,277
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Williamsburg, VA
James Blair Middle
Federal NCES profile for James Blair Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510402003054
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Blair Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Williamsburg · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 65.5%
- free-lunch eligible
James Blair Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Blair Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Williamsburg, VA.
School address
NCES ID 510402003054 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
James Blair Middle held near 519 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 510402003054 · Williamsburg, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
505 enr · 13.3:1 · 65.5% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Warhill High (1,277 students)
James Blair Middle held near 519 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
James Blair Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Warhill High
Warhill High
1,277 students
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High
1,247 students
- Jamestown High
Jamestown High
1,243 students
- Stonehouse Ele
Stonehouse Elementary
838 students
- Lois Hornsby M
Lois Hornsby Middle
805 students
- This school 505
James Blair Middle
505 students
What this shows James Blair Middle reports 505 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Blair Middle compares
James Blair Middle 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.5% | ▲ 14% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 42% in Virginia - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,756
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.6%
African American 16.8%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, James Blair Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools reports $14,756 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Blair Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warhill High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jamestown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stonehouse Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lois Hornsby Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Blair Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,247
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,243
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar middle schools in Williamsburg
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~505 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Blair Middle
How many students attend James Blair Middle?
James Blair Middle has 505 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Williamsburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 545 (2022-23) → 519 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Blair Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at James Blair Middle is 13.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 15% 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 James Blair Middle?
65.5% of students at James Blair Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Blair Middle?
The largest demographic group at James Blair Middle is White at 47.1% of enrollment, in Williamsburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Blair Middle?
James Blair Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 James Blair Middle rank among middle schools in Williamsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, James Blair Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Williamsburg, 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 Williamsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools?
Besides James Blair Middle, Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools also operates Warhill High (1,277 students), Lafayette High (1,247 students), and Jamestown High (1,243 students). See the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools district page for the complete list.