- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Annandale, VA
Poe Middle
Federal NCES profile for Poe 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 510126000557
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poe Middle earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Annandale · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 76.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Poe Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Poe Middle ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Annandale, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126000557 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Poe Middle held near 895 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 67.5 → 75.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 510126000557 · Annandale, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
879 enr · 13.1:1 · 76.5% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Poe Middle held near 895 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 67.5 → 75.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Poe Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Braddock
Lake Braddock Secondary
4,411 students
- Robinson Secon
Robinson Secondary
3,710 students
- Hayfield Secon
Hayfield Secondary
3,256 students
- Chantilly High
Chantilly High
2,937 students
- West Springfie
West Springfield High
2,799 students
- This school 879
Poe Middle
879 students
What this shows Poe Middle reports 879 students on the CCD universe file.
How Poe Middle compares
Poe 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.5% | ▲ 33% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 879 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
879
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 38% in Virginia - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$18,975
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 176 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
96
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.2%
Asian 11.9%
White 9.6%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Poe Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairfax County Public Schools reports $18,975 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Poe Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Braddock Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robinson Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hayfield Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chantilly High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Springfield High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Poe Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,710
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 3,256
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,937
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,799
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~879 students)
Frequently asked questions about Poe Middle
How many students attend Poe Middle?
Poe Middle has 879 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Annandale, VA. CCD year-over-year: 873 (2022-23) → 895 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poe Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Poe Middle is 13.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 17% 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 Poe Middle?
76.5% of students at Poe Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poe Middle?
The largest demographic group at Poe Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 69.2% of enrollment, in Annandale, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poe Middle?
Poe 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 Poe Middle rank among public schools in Annandale?
By Resource Investment Index, Poe Middle ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Annandale, 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 Annandale on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides Poe Middle, Fairfax County Public Schools also operates Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students), Robinson Secondary (3,710 students), and Hayfield Secondary (3,256 students). See the Fairfax County Public Schools district page for the complete list.