- Enrollment
- 1,277
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Williamsburg, VA
Lois Hornsby Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lois Hornsby Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510402002830
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lois Hornsby Middle earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Williamsburg · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 31.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lois Hornsby Middle has class sizes larger than 76% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lois Hornsby Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Williamsburg, VA.
School address
NCES ID 510402002830 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Lois Hornsby Middle held near 807 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 52.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 510402002830 · Williamsburg, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
805 enr · 15.5:1 · 31.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Warhill High (1,277 students)
Lois Hornsby Middle held near 807 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 52.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Lois Hornsby Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Warhill High
Warhill High
1,277 students
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High
1,247 students
- Jamestown High
Jamestown High
1,243 students
- Stonehouse Ele
Stonehouse Elementary
838 students
- This school
Lois Hornsby Middle
805 students
- Toano Middle
Toano Middle
704 students
What this shows Lois Hornsby Middle reports 805 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lois Hornsby Middle compares
Lois Hornsby 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.0% | ▼ 46% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 805 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
805
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Virginia - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,756
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.8%
African American 19.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 3.6%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Lois Hornsby Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools reports $14,756 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lois Hornsby Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warhill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jamestown High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stonehouse Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Toano Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lois Hornsby Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,247
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,243
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar middle schools in Williamsburg
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 (~805 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lois Hornsby Middle
How many students attend Lois Hornsby Middle?
Lois Hornsby Middle has 805 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Williamsburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 790 (2022-23) → 807 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lois Hornsby Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lois Hornsby Middle is 15.5:1, 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 Lois Hornsby Middle?
31.0% of students at Lois Hornsby Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lois Hornsby Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lois Hornsby Middle is White at 53.8% of enrollment, in Williamsburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lois Hornsby Middle?
Lois Hornsby Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Lois Hornsby Middle rank among middle schools in Williamsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Lois Hornsby Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Williamsburg, 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 Williamsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools?
Besides Lois Hornsby Middle, Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools also operates Warhill High (1,277 students), Lafayette High (1,247 students), and Jamestown High (1,243 students). See the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools district page for the complete list.