- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Stafford, VA
Shirley C. Heim Middle
Federal NCES profile for Shirley C. Heim Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510366002781
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shirley C. Heim Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Stafford · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 50.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Shirley C. Heim Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shirley C. Heim Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Stafford, VA.
School address
District: Stafford County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510366002781 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Shirley C. Heim Middle held near 952 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 72.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 510366002781 · Stafford, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
953 enr · 13.2:1 · 50.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View High (2,233 students)
Shirley C. Heim Middle held near 952 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 72.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Shirley C. Heim Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain View
Mountain View High
2,233 students
- Brooke Point H
Brooke Point High
2,199 students
- Stafford Senio
Stafford Senior High
2,198 students
- Colonial Forge
Colonial Forge High
2,122 students
- North Stafford
North Stafford High
1,982 students
- This school
Shirley C. Heim Middle
953 students
What this shows Shirley C. Heim Middle reports 953 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shirley C. Heim Middle compares
Shirley C. Heim 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.4% | ▼ 13% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 953 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
953
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 40% in Virginia - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,431
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.8%
White 26.0%
African American 20.7%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Shirley C. Heim Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stafford County Public Schools reports $13,431 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shirley C. Heim Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brooke Point High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stafford Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colonial Forge High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| North Stafford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shirley C. Heim Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,199
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,198
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar middle schools in Stafford
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Rodney E. Thompson Middle
Standard public school
1,063 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
H.H. Poole Middle
Standard public school
995 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Stafford Middle
Standard public school
961 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Andrew G. Wright Middle
Standard public school
851 students 13.3:1 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 (~953 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Shirley C. Heim Middle
How many students attend Shirley C. Heim Middle?
Shirley C. Heim Middle has 953 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Stafford, VA. CCD year-over-year: 980 (2022-23) → 952 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shirley C. Heim Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Shirley C. Heim Middle is 13.2:1, which is 5% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 16% 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 Shirley C. Heim Middle?
50.4% of students at Shirley C. Heim Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shirley C. Heim Middle?
The largest demographic group at Shirley C. Heim Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 39.8% of enrollment, in Stafford, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shirley C. Heim Middle?
Shirley C. Heim Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Shirley C. Heim Middle rank among middle schools in Stafford?
By Resource Investment Index, Shirley C. Heim Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Stafford, 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 Stafford on the city page.
What other schools are in Stafford County Public Schools?
Besides Shirley C. Heim Middle, Stafford County Public Schools also operates Mountain View High (2,233 students), Brooke Point High (2,199 students), and Stafford Senior High (2,198 students). See the Stafford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.