- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
James Wood Middle held near 834 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 68.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+31 students YoY 510147000523 · Winchester, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
873 enr · 15.6:1 · 44.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Sherando High (1,631 students)
James Wood Middle held near 834 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 68.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
James Wood Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sherando High
Sherando High
1,631 students
- Millbrook High
Millbrook High
1,550 students
- James Wood Hig
James Wood High
1,462 students
- This school
James Wood Middle
873 students
- Robert E. Aylo
Robert E. Aylor Middle
861 students
- Admiral Richar
Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle
853 students
What this shows James Wood Middle reports 873 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Wood Middle compares
James Wood 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,605
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 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.
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
District finance for Frederick County Public Schools reports $14,605 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,550
- 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.
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 (~873 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 803 (2022-23) → 834 (2023-24), nearly flat (+31).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.