- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510330001438
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 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 39/100 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
- 39
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
William Fleming High held near 1,909 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 115.3 → 122.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 510330001438 · Roanoke, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,957 enr · 17:1 · 95.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Patrick Henry High (2,030 students)
William Fleming High held near 1,909 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 115.3 → 122.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
William Fleming High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry High
2,030 students
- This school
William Fleming High
1,957 students
- Breckinridge M 733
Breckinridge Middle
733 students
- Round Hill Ele 720
Round Hill Elementary
720 students
- Westside Eleme 624
Westside Elementary
624 students
- Woodrow Wilson 601
Woodrow Wilson Middle
601 students
What this shows William Fleming High reports 1,957 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Fleming High compares
William Fleming High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,406
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Roanoke City Public Schools reports $18,406 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~1,957 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,911 (2022-23) → 1,909 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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 39/100 (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 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.
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.