- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Falls Church, VA
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mary Ellen Henderson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 72/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510129000284
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle earns 72/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Falls Church · Resource Index
- 72
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 7.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle has class sizes smaller than 90% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Ellen Henderson Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Falls Church, VA.
School address
District: Falls Church City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510129000284 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle grew from 581 students in 2022-23 to 611 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 54.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 510129000284 · Falls Church, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
632 enr · 10.7:1 · 7.9% lunch · RII 72
Nearest enrollment peer: Meridian High (893 students)
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle grew from 581 students in 2022-23 to 611 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 54.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Meridian High
Meridian High
893 students
- This school
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle
632 students
- Oak Street Ele
Oak Street Elementary
587 students
- Mount Daniel E
Mount Daniel Elementary
486 students
- Jessie Thackre 73
Jessie Thackrey Preschool
73 students
What this shows Mary Ellen Henderson Middle reports 632 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary Ellen Henderson Middle compares
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 23% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.9% | ▼ 86% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 632 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
632
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 10% in Virginia - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,047
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 105 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.0%
Two or More 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Asian 8.4%
African American 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Mary Ellen Henderson Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Falls Church City Public Schools reports $24,047 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mary Ellen Henderson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Street Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Daniel Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jessie Thackrey Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary Ellen Henderson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Falls Church
2 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 (~632 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mary Ellen Henderson Middle
How many students attend Mary Ellen Henderson Middle?
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle has 632 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Falls Church, VA. CCD year-over-year: 581 (2022-23) → 611 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Ellen Henderson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Ellen Henderson Middle is 10.7:1, which is 23% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mary Ellen Henderson Middle?
7.9% of students at Mary Ellen Henderson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary Ellen Henderson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mary Ellen Henderson Middle is White at 63.0% of enrollment, in Falls Church, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary Ellen Henderson Middle?
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (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 Mary Ellen Henderson Middle rank among middle schools in Falls Church?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Ellen Henderson Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Falls Church, 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 Falls Church on the city page.
What other schools are in Falls Church City Public Schools?
Besides Mary Ellen Henderson Middle, Falls Church City Public Schools also operates Meridian High (893 students), Oak Street Elementary (587 students), and Mount Daniel Elementary (486 students). See the Falls Church City Public Schools district page for the complete list.