Enrollment
796
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 510151002612
Walker-Grant Middle — Fredericksburg, VA
Federal NCES profile for Walker-Grant Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Fredericksburg City Public Schools · Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 14:1 Virginia avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.1%
vs 59.9% Virginia avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walker-Grant Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Walker-Grant Middle reports 796 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 59.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% below the Virginia state mean of 14:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 20% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 83.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 39% above the Virginia average and 60% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 265 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 40.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Fredericksburg City Public Schools spends $17,397 per pupil district-wide, above the Virginia average of $16,211 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 50.8% from local sources (property taxes), 30.8% from the state, and 18.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Walker-Grant Middle compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.1% | ▲ 39% | 59.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 796 | top 76% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
83.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 39% above the Virginia average of 59.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
— 9% below state mean
Top 29% in Virginia — lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
40.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,397
per pupil, district-wide
— above Virginia avg of $16,211
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 796 Top 76% in Virginia — larger than 24% of 1,869 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 59.0
Students per teacher 12.7:1 -9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 83.1% +39% vs state
NCES ID 510151002612
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 265:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 40.1%
In-school suspensions 163
Out-of-school suspensions 125
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fredericksburg City Public Schools, which includes Walker-Grant Middle.
$17,397
Per student
+7%
vs Virginia
Avg $16,211
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 50.8%
State 30.8%
Federal 18.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walker-Grant Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Walker-Grant Middle is 12.7:1, which is 9% lower than the Virginia average of 14:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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 59.9%.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Fredericksburg, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walker-Grant Middle?
Walker-Grant Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.