- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Aldie, VA
Willard Middle
Federal NCES profile for Willard Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510225003059
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willard Middle earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #5 of 10
- public schools in Aldie · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 6.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Willard Middle has class sizes larger than 81% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willard Middle ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Aldie, VA.
School address
District: Loudoun County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510225003059 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Willard Middle held near 1,626 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 106.0 → 110.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+39 students YoY 510225003059 · Aldie, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,684 enr · 15.9:1 · 6.9% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High (2,166 students)
Willard Middle held near 1,626 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount). Teacher FTE added 106.0 → 110.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Willard Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Independence H
Independence High
2,166 students
- Lightridge Hig
Lightridge High
2,030 students
- Freedom High
Freedom High
1,885 students
- Briar Woods Hi
Briar Woods High
1,862 students
- John Champe Hi
John Champe High
1,851 students
- This school
Willard Middle
1,684 students
What this shows Willard Middle reports 1,684 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willard Middle compares
Willard 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.9% | ▼ 88% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,684 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,684
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Virginia - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,934
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 40.9%
White 37.2%
African American 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 40.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Willard Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Loudoun County Public Schools reports $19,934 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willard Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lightridge High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Freedom High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Briar Woods High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Champe High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willard Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,885
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,862
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,851
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Aldie
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~1,684 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willard Middle
How many students attend Willard Middle?
Willard Middle has 1,684 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Aldie, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,587 (2022-23) → 1,626 (2023-24), nearly flat (+39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willard Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Willard Middle is 15.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Willard Middle?
6.9% of students at Willard Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willard Middle?
The largest demographic group at Willard Middle is Asian at 40.9% of enrollment, in Aldie, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willard Middle?
Willard Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Willard Middle rank among public schools in Aldie?
By Resource Investment Index, Willard Middle ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Aldie, 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 Aldie on the city page.
What other schools are in Loudoun County Public Schools?
Besides Willard Middle, Loudoun County Public Schools also operates Independence High (2,166 students), Lightridge High (2,030 students), and Freedom High (1,885 students). See the Loudoun County Public Schools district page for the complete list.