Enrollment
554
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Williamsburg, VA
Queens Lake Middle
Federal NCES profile for Queens Lake Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510415001817
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Queens Lake Middle earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Williamsburg · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 35.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 554
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Queens Lake Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Williamsburg, VA.
School address
District: York County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510415001817 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
35.4%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-39% vs state
What stands out at Queens Lake Middle
Queens Lake Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Williamsburg, Virginia, enrolling 554 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 554 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 301 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #30, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 277 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
14.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Williamsburg's middle schools, it stands alongside Lois Hornsby Middle (805 students): Queens Lake Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount.
York County Public Schools also operates Grafton High (1,235 students) and Tabb High (1,153 students) alongside Queens Lake 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 Queens Lake Middle compares
Queens Lake Middle on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.4% | ▼ 39% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
14.6%
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
$12,623
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 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 47.7%
African American 19.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Two or More 12.5%
Asian 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Queens Lake Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for York County Public Schools, which includes Queens Lake Middle.
$12,623
Per student
-14%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.8%
State 46.9%
Federal 15.3%
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 Queens Lake Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton High | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Tabb High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Tabb Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| York High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Grafton Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Queens Lake Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,235
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 968
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar middle schools in Williamsburg
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Queens Lake Middle
How many students attend Queens Lake Middle?
Queens Lake Middle has 554 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Williamsburg, VA.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Queens Lake Middle?
35.4% of students at Queens Lake Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Queens Lake Middle?
The largest demographic group at Queens Lake Middle is White at 47.7% of enrollment, in Williamsburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Queens Lake Middle?
Queens Lake Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Queens Lake Middle rank among middle schools in Williamsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Queens Lake Middle ranks #1 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.
Is Queens Lake Middle a good school?
Queens Lake Middle earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 York County Public Schools?
Besides Queens Lake Middle, York County Public Schools also operates Grafton High (1,235 students), Tabb High (1,153 students), and Tabb Middle (968 students). See the York County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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