Enrollment
176
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.7:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.8%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomas Hunter Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomas Hunter Middle
Thomas Hunter Middle is a higher-need, small elementary school in Mathews, Virginia, enrolling 176 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.7:1, Thomas Hunter Middle is leaner than roughly 99% of Virginia schools and 45% under the state's 13.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 72.8% lands close to the Virginia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Virginia schools, with 176 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 69 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #40.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and African American (9%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 176 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Mathews County Public Schools spends $18,578 per pupil, 27% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 49 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 176 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Mathews County Public Schools also operates Mathews High (333 students) and Mathews Elementary (281 students) alongside Thomas Hunter 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 Thomas Hunter Middle compares
Thomas Hunter Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,578
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mathews County Public Schools, which includes Thomas Hunter Middle.
$18,578
Per student
+27%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.9%
State 32.7%
Federal 11.5%
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 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
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary 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.
Similar enrollment (~176 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Mathews on the city page.
Is Thomas Hunter Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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