- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Roanoke, VA
James Madison Middle
Federal NCES profile for James Madison Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510330001424
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Madison Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #6 of 8
- middle schools in Roanoke · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 96.0%
- free-lunch eligible
James Madison Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Madison Middle ranks #6 of 8 middle schools in Roanoke, VA.
School address
District: Roanoke City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510330001424 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
James Madison Middle held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 42.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 510330001424 · Roanoke, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
598 enr · 14.9:1 · 96.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Patrick Henry High (2,030 students)
James Madison Middle held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 42.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
James Madison Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry High
2,030 students
- William Flemin
William Fleming High
1,957 students
- Breckinridge M 733
Breckinridge Middle
733 students
- Round Hill Ele 720
Round Hill Elementary
720 students
- Westside Eleme 624
Westside Elementary
624 students
- This school 598
James Madison Middle
598 students
What this shows James Madison Middle reports 598 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Madison Middle compares
James Madison 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.0% | ▲ 67% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 598 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
598
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 67% in Virginia - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,406
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.8%
African American 34.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, James Madison Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roanoke City Public Schools reports $18,406 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Madison Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Henry High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Fleming High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Breckinridge Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Round Hill Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Madison Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,957
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools in Roanoke
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Cave Spring Middle
Standard public school
746 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Breckinridge Middle
Standard public school
733 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Northside Middle
Standard public school
648 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Woodrow Wilson Middle
Standard public school
601 students 14:1 students per teacher
Hidden Valley Middle
Standard public school
581 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle
Standard public school
540 students 11.3:1 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 (~598 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Madison Middle
How many students attend James Madison Middle?
James Madison Middle has 598 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Roanoke, VA. CCD year-over-year: 580 (2022-23) → 558 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Madison Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at James Madison Middle is 14.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James Madison Middle?
96.0% of students at James Madison Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Madison Middle?
The largest demographic group at James Madison Middle is White at 44.8% of enrollment, in Roanoke, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Madison Middle?
James Madison Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Madison Middle rank among middle schools in Roanoke?
By Resource Investment Index, James Madison Middle ranks #6 of 8 middle schools in Roanoke, 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 Roanoke on the city page.
What other schools are in Roanoke City Public Schools?
Besides James Madison Middle, Roanoke City Public Schools also operates Patrick Henry High (2,030 students), William Fleming High (1,957 students), and Breckinridge Middle (733 students). See the Roanoke City Public Schools district page for the complete list.