Enrollment
1,957
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Roanoke, VA
William Fleming High
Federal NCES profile for William Fleming High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510330001438
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Fleming High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Roanoke · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 95.8%
- free-lunch eligible
William Fleming High has class sizes larger than 91% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Fleming High ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Roanoke, VA.
School address
District: Roanoke City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510330001438 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
115.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
95.8%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William Fleming High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at William Fleming High
William Fleming High is a high-poverty, large high school in Roanoke, Virginia, enrolling 1,957 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17:1 is larger than about 91% of Virginia schools and 22% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 95.8% of students qualify for free meals, 66% above the Virginia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,957 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 25 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #21, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 280 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Roanoke's high schools, it stands alongside Patrick Henry High (2,030 students): William Fleming High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17:1 vs 15.1:1).
Roanoke City Public Schools also operates Patrick Henry High (2,030 students) and Breckinridge Middle (733 students) alongside William Fleming High.
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 William Fleming High compares
William Fleming High on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.8% | ▲ 66% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,957 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,957
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
95.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 91% in Virginia - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.3%
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
$15,299
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
176
in-school suspensions + 209 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.7 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 46.5%
Hispanic or Latino 32.2%
White 12.5%
Asian 4.3%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, William Fleming High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roanoke City Public Schools, which includes William Fleming High.
$15,299
Per student
+4%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.8%
State 43.6%
Federal 21.7%
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 William Fleming High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Henry High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Breckinridge Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Round Hill Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Fleming High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Roanoke
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Patrick Henry High
Standard public school
2,030 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Cave Spring High
Standard public school
1,046 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Northside High
Standard public school
919 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Hidden Valley High
Standard public school
832 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Similar high 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 (~1,957 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
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Frequently asked questions about William Fleming High
How many students attend William Fleming High?
William Fleming High has 1,957 students enrolled. It is a high school in Roanoke, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Fleming High?
The student-teacher ratio at William Fleming High is 17:1, which is 22% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William Fleming High?
95.8% of students at William Fleming High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Fleming High?
The largest demographic group at William Fleming High is African American at 46.5% of enrollment, in Roanoke, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Fleming High?
William Fleming High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does William Fleming High rank among high schools in Roanoke?
By Resource Investment Index, William Fleming High ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Roanoke, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Roanoke on the city page.
Is William Fleming High a good school?
William Fleming High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest 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 Roanoke City Public Schools?
Besides William Fleming High, Roanoke City Public Schools also operates Patrick Henry High (2,030 students), Breckinridge Middle (733 students), and Round Hill Elementary (720 students). See the Roanoke City Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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