- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fredericksburg, VA
T. Benton Gayle Middle
Federal NCES profile for T. Benton Gayle 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 510366001603
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
T. Benton Gayle Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 6
- middle schools in Fredericksburg · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 32.8%
- free-lunch eligible
T. Benton Gayle Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, T. Benton Gayle Middle ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Fredericksburg, VA.
School address
District: Stafford County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510366001603 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
T. Benton Gayle Middle held near 926 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 66.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 510366001603 · Fredericksburg, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
939 enr · 14.2:1 · 32.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View High (2,233 students)
T. Benton Gayle Middle held near 926 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 66.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
T. Benton Gayle 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
T. Benton Gayle Middle
939 students
What this shows T. Benton Gayle Middle reports 939 students on the CCD universe file.
How T. Benton Gayle Middle compares
T. Benton Gayle 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.8% | ▼ 43% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 939 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
939
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Virginia - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.2%
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 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 116 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.7%
African American 22.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 10.6%
Asian 7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.9, T. Benton Gayle 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 T. Benton Gayle Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brooke Point High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stafford Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colonial Forge High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| North Stafford High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to T. Benton Gayle 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 Fredericksburg
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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Chancellor Middle
Standard public school
799 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Walker-Grant Middle
Standard public school
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Battlefield Middle
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780 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Freedom Middle
Standard public school
763 students 13.2:1 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 (~939 students)
Frequently asked questions about T. Benton Gayle Middle
How many students attend T. Benton Gayle Middle?
T. Benton Gayle Middle has 939 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fredericksburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 899 (2022-23) → 926 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at T. Benton Gayle Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at T. Benton Gayle Middle is 14.2:1, which is 2% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at T. Benton Gayle Middle?
32.8% of students at T. Benton Gayle Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of T. Benton Gayle Middle?
The largest demographic group at T. Benton Gayle Middle is White at 41.7% of enrollment, in Fredericksburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for T. Benton Gayle Middle?
T. Benton Gayle 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 T. Benton Gayle Middle rank among middle schools in Fredericksburg?
By Resource Investment Index, T. Benton Gayle Middle ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Fredericksburg, 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 Fredericksburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Stafford County Public Schools?
Besides T. Benton Gayle 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.