- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Alexandria, VA
Sandburg Middle
Federal NCES profile for Sandburg Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510126000474
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandburg Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #6 of 7
- middle schools in Alexandria · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sandburg Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandburg Middle ranks #6 of 7 middle schools in Alexandria, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126000474 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Sandburg Middle held near 1,403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 93.8 → 134.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 510126000474 · Alexandria, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,401 enr · 15.1:1 · 42.6% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Sandburg Middle held near 1,403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE added 93.8 → 134.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Sandburg 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 1,401
Sandburg Middle
1,401 students
What this shows Sandburg Middle reports 1,401 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sandburg Middle compares
Sandburg 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▼ 26% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,401 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,401
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 69% in Virginia - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.4%
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
148
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.4%
White 31.3%
African American 17.8%
Asian 5.3%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Sandburg Middle is more 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 Sandburg 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Springfield High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandburg 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
Similar middle schools in Alexandria
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Glasgow Middle
Standard public school
1,702 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Francis C. Hammond Middle
Standard public school
1,597 students
George Washington Middle
Standard public school
1,458 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Twain Middle
Standard public school
1,026 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Holmes Middle
Standard public school
881 students 14:1 students per teacher
Whitman Middle
Standard public school
828 students 13.6:1 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 (~1,401 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sandburg Middle
How many students attend Sandburg Middle?
Sandburg Middle has 1,401 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alexandria, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,438 (2022-23) → 1,403 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandburg Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandburg Middle is 15.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sandburg Middle?
42.6% of students at Sandburg Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandburg Middle?
The largest demographic group at Sandburg Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 40.4% of enrollment, in Alexandria, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandburg Middle?
Sandburg Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Sandburg Middle rank among middle schools in Alexandria?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandburg Middle ranks #6 of 7 middle schools in Alexandria, 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 Alexandria on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides Sandburg 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.