- Enrollment
- 3,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Arlington, VA
Kenmore Middle
Federal NCES profile for Kenmore Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510027000099
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kenmore Middle earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #6 of 6
- middle schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kenmore Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kenmore Middle ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Arlington, VA.
School address
District: Arlington County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510027000099 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Kenmore Middle held near 1,004 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 75.5 → 75.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 510027000099 · Arlington, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,053 enr · 14:1 · 43.5% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington-Liberty High (3,044 students)
Kenmore Middle held near 1,004 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 75.5 → 75.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Kenmore Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington-Lib
Washington-Liberty High
3,044 students
- Wakefield High
Wakefield High
2,646 students
- Yorktown High
Yorktown High
2,593 students
- Jefferson Midd 1,120
Jefferson Middle
1,120 students
- Gunston Middle 1,072
Gunston Middle
1,072 students
- This school 1,053
Kenmore Middle
1,053 students
What this shows Kenmore Middle reports 1,053 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kenmore Middle compares
Kenmore 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▼ 24% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,053 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,053
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 53% in Virginia - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,424
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.8 FTE
Per 182 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.5%
White 27.1%
African American 10.3%
Asian 9.0%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Kenmore Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Arlington County Public Schools reports $23,424 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kenmore Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Liberty High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wakefield High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yorktown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gunston Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kenmore Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,646
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 2,593
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar middle schools in Arlington
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Jefferson Middle
Standard public school
1,120 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Gunston Middle
Standard public school
1,072 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Swanson Middle
Standard public school
993 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Dorothy Hamm Middle
Standard public school
989 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Williamsburg Middle
Standard public school
856 students 15.9:1 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 (~1,053 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kenmore Middle
How many students attend Kenmore Middle?
Kenmore Middle has 1,053 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Arlington, VA. CCD year-over-year: 994 (2022-23) → 1,004 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenmore Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenmore Middle is 14:1, which is 1% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kenmore Middle?
43.5% of students at Kenmore Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kenmore Middle?
The largest demographic group at Kenmore Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 47.5% of enrollment, in Arlington, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kenmore Middle?
Kenmore Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Kenmore Middle rank among middle schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Kenmore Middle ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Arlington, 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 Arlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Arlington County Public Schools?
Besides Kenmore Middle, Arlington County Public Schools also operates Washington-Liberty High (3,044 students), Wakefield High (2,646 students), and Yorktown High (2,593 students). See the Arlington County Public Schools district page for the complete list.