Enrollment
873
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Winchester, VA
James Wood Middle
Federal NCES profile for James Wood Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510147000523
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Wood Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Virginia schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Winchester · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 44.5%
- free-lunch eligible
James Wood Middle has class sizes larger than 77% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Wood Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Winchester, VA.
School address
District: Frederick County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510147000523 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.5%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James Wood Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at James Wood Middle
James Wood Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Winchester, Virginia, enrolling 873 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 44.5% lands close to the Virginia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 873 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 222 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #201, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 437 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Winchester's middle schools, it stands alongside Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle (853 students): James Wood Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.6:1 vs 16.1:1).
Frederick County Public Schools also operates Sherando High (1,631 students) and Millbrook High (1,550 students) alongside James Wood Middle.
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 James Wood Middle compares
James Wood Middle on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.5% | ▼ 23% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 873 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
873
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Virginia - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$13,938
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 437 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 124 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 44.1%
Hispanic or Latino 39.6%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, James Wood Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Frederick County Public Schools, which includes James Wood Middle.
$13,938
Per student
-5%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.4%
State 39.5%
Federal 8.0%
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 James Wood Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherando High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millbrook High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James Wood High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert E. Aylor Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Wood Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,550
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 853
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Winchester
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~873 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about James Wood Middle
How many students attend James Wood Middle?
James Wood Middle has 873 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Winchester, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Wood Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at James Wood Middle is 15.6:1, which is 12% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James Wood Middle?
44.5% of students at James Wood Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Wood Middle?
The largest demographic group at James Wood Middle is White at 44.1% of enrollment, in Winchester, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Wood Middle?
James Wood Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James Wood Middle rank among middle schools in Winchester?
By Resource Investment Index, James Wood Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Winchester, 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 Winchester on the city page.
Is James Wood Middle a good school?
James Wood Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Virginia schools. 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 Frederick County Public Schools?
Besides James Wood Middle, Frederick County Public Schools also operates Sherando High (1,631 students), Millbrook High (1,550 students), and James Wood High (1,462 students). See the Frederick County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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