Enrollment
796
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.1%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walker-Grant Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walker-Grant Middle
Walker-Grant Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Fredericksburg, Virginia, enrolling 796 students.
At 13.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 83.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 796 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 309 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #246, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (28%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 78/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 265 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 288 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 796 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Fredericksburg's middle schools, it stands alongside T. Benton Gayle Middle (939 students): Walker-Grant Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.5:1 vs 14.2:1).
Fredericksburg City Public Schools also operates James Monroe High (1,013 students) and Hugh Mercer Elementary (859 students) alongside Walker-Grant 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 Walker-Grant Middle compares
Walker-Grant 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,958
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fredericksburg City Public Schools, which includes Walker-Grant Middle.
$15,958
Per student
+9%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~796 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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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 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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Walker-Grant Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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