Enrollment
847
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Crozet, VA
Joseph T. Henley Middle
Federal NCES profile for Joseph T. Henley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510009000025
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joseph T. Henley Middle earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Crozet · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 12.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Joseph T. Henley Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph T. Henley Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Crozet, VA.
School address
District: Albemarle County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510009000025 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.3%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Joseph T. Henley Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Joseph T. Henley Middle
Joseph T. Henley Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Crozet, Virginia, enrolling 847 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.3% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the Virginia average.
Enrollment of 847 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 225 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #12, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 169 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Albemarle County Public Schools also operates Albemarle High (1,964 students) and Western Albemarle High (1,273 students) alongside Joseph T. Henley 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 Joseph T. Henley Middle compares
Joseph T. Henley 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.3% | ▼ 79% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 847 | top 21% | - | - |
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.
847
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,619
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 169 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 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 80.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 3.9%
African American 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.6, Joseph T. Henley Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albemarle County Public Schools, which includes Joseph T. Henley Middle.
$16,619
Per student
+13%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.8%
State 23.0%
Federal 10.1%
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 Joseph T. Henley Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albemarle High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Albemarle High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monticello High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baker-Butler Elem | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joseph T. Henley Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,964
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,273
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~847 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Joseph T. Henley Middle
How many students attend Joseph T. Henley Middle?
Joseph T. Henley Middle has 847 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Crozet, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph T. Henley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph T. Henley 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 Joseph T. Henley Middle?
12.3% of students at Joseph T. Henley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joseph T. Henley Middle?
The largest demographic group at Joseph T. Henley Middle is White at 80.2% of enrollment, in Crozet, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph T. Henley Middle?
Joseph T. Henley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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 Joseph T. Henley Middle rank among public schools in Crozet?
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph T. Henley Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Crozet, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Crozet on the city page.
Is Joseph T. Henley Middle a good school?
Joseph T. Henley Middle earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. 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 Albemarle County Public Schools?
Besides Joseph T. Henley Middle, Albemarle County Public Schools also operates Albemarle High (1,964 students), Western Albemarle High (1,273 students), and Monticello High (1,184 students). See the Albemarle County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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