- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fredericksburg, VA
Walker-Grant Middle
Federal NCES profile for Walker-Grant Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510151002612
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walker-Grant Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #6 of 6
- middle schools in Fredericksburg · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 83.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Walker-Grant Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walker-Grant Middle ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Fredericksburg, VA.
School address
District: Fredericksburg City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510151002612 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Walker-Grant Middle held near 774 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 54.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 510151002612 · Fredericksburg, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
796 enr · 13.5:1 · 83.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: James Monroe High (1,013 students)
Walker-Grant Middle held near 774 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 54.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Walker-Grant Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Monroe H
James Monroe High
1,013 students
- Hugh Mercer El
Hugh Mercer Elementary
859 students
- Lafayette Elem
Lafayette Elementary
812 students
- This school
Walker-Grant Middle
796 students
- Walker-Grant E 149
Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center
149 students
What this shows Walker-Grant Middle reports 796 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walker-Grant Middle compares
Walker-Grant 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.1% | ▲ 44% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 796 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
796
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 45% in Virginia - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.1%
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
$17,150
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
163
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 27.8%
Hispanic or Latino 26.4%
White 20.6%
Asian 15.1%
Two or More 9.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 27.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.8, Walker-Grant Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fredericksburg City Public Schools reports $17,150 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walker-Grant Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Monroe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hugh Mercer Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walker-Grant Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar middle schools in Fredericksburg
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
T. Benton Gayle Middle
Standard public school
939 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle
Standard public school
887 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Chancellor Middle
Standard public school
799 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Battlefield Middle
Standard public school
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 (~796 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Walker-Grant Middle
How many students attend Walker-Grant Middle?
Walker-Grant Middle has 796 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fredericksburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 750 (2022-23) → 774 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walker-Grant Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Walker-Grant Middle is 13.5:1, which is 3% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 14% 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 Walker-Grant Middle?
83.1% of students at Walker-Grant Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walker-Grant Middle?
The largest demographic group at Walker-Grant Middle is African American at 27.8% of enrollment, in Fredericksburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walker-Grant Middle?
Walker-Grant Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Walker-Grant Middle rank among middle schools in Fredericksburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Walker-Grant Middle ranks #6 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 Fredericksburg City Public Schools?
Besides Walker-Grant Middle, Fredericksburg City Public Schools also operates James Monroe High (1,013 students), Hugh Mercer Elementary (859 students), and Lafayette Elementary (812 students). See the Fredericksburg City Public Schools district page for the complete list.