- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mathews, VA
Thomas Hunter Middle
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Hunter Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510243000994
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Hunter Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Mathews · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.7:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 72.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Hunter Middle has class sizes smaller than 99% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Hunter Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mathews, VA.
School address
District: Mathews County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510243000994 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Thomas Hunter Middle shrank from 283 students in 2022-23 to 245 in 2023-24 (-13.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 510243000994 · Mathews, VA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
176 enr · 7.7:1 · 72.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Mathews High (333 students)
Thomas Hunter Middle shrank from 283 students in 2022-23 to 245 in 2023-24 (-13.4%). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Thomas Hunter Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mathews High
Mathews High
333 students
- Mathews Elemen
Mathews Elementary
281 students
- This school
Thomas Hunter Middle
176 students
What this shows Thomas Hunter Middle reports 176 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Hunter Middle compares
Thomas Hunter Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.7:1 | ▼ 45% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.8% | ▲ 26% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 176 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.7:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
176
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
7.7:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 1% in Virginia - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.7%
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
$19,565
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 176 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.1%
African American 9.1%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Thomas Hunter Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mathews County Public Schools reports $19,565 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas Hunter Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathews High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mathews Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Hunter Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~176 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Hunter Middle
How many students attend Thomas Hunter Middle?
Thomas Hunter Middle has 176 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mathews, VA. CCD year-over-year: 283 (2022-23) → 245 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Hunter Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Hunter Middle is 7.7:1, which is 45% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 51% 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 Thomas Hunter Middle?
72.8% of students at Thomas Hunter Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Hunter Middle?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Hunter Middle is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Mathews, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Hunter Middle?
Thomas Hunter 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 Thomas Hunter Middle rank among public schools in Mathews?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Hunter Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mathews, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mathews County Public Schools?
Besides Thomas Hunter Middle, Mathews County Public Schools also operates Mathews High (333 students) and Mathews Elementary (281 students). See the Mathews County Public Schools district page for the complete list.