- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fredericksburg, VA
James Monroe High
Federal NCES profile for James Monroe High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510151000661
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Monroe High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Fredericksburg · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 84.7%
- free-lunch eligible
James Monroe High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Monroe High ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Fredericksburg, VA.
School address
District: Fredericksburg City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510151000661 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
James Monroe High held near 1,005 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 77.8 → 75.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 510151000661 · Fredericksburg, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,013 enr · 13.2:1 · 84.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Hugh Mercer Elementary (859 students)
James Monroe High held near 1,005 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 77.8 → 75.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
James Monroe High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
James Monroe High
1,013 students
- Hugh Mercer El
Hugh Mercer Elementary
859 students
- Lafayette Elem
Lafayette Elementary
812 students
- Walker-Grant M
Walker-Grant Middle
796 students
- Walker-Grant E 149
Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center
149 students
What this shows James Monroe High reports 1,013 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Monroe High compares
James Monroe High 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.7% | ▲ 47% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,013 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,013
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 40% in Virginia - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$17,150
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 118 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 32.5%
White 26.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
Asian 10.4%
Two or More 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 32.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.1, James Monroe High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fredericksburg City Public Schools reports $17,150 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Monroe High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Mercer Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walker-Grant Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Monroe High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in Fredericksburg
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Stafford Senior High
Standard public school
2,198 students 12:1 students per teacher
Riverbend High
Standard public school
1,913 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Massaponax High
Standard public school
1,692 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Chancellor High
Standard public school
1,321 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~1,013 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about James Monroe High
How many students attend James Monroe High?
James Monroe High has 1,013 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fredericksburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,002 (2022-23) → 1,005 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Monroe High?
The student-teacher ratio at James Monroe High is 13.2:1, which is 5% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 16% 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 Monroe High?
84.7% of students at James Monroe High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Monroe High?
The largest demographic group at James Monroe High is African American at 32.5% of enrollment, in Fredericksburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Monroe High?
James Monroe High has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Monroe High rank among high schools in Fredericksburg?
By Resource Investment Index, James Monroe High ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Fredericksburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Fredericksburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Fredericksburg City Public Schools?
Besides James Monroe High, Fredericksburg City Public Schools also operates Hugh Mercer Elementary (859 students), Lafayette Elementary (812 students), and Walker-Grant Middle (796 students). See the Fredericksburg City Public Schools district page for the complete list.