Enrollment
356
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Madison, VA
William H. Wetsel Middle
Federal NCES profile for William H. Wetsel Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510237000975
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William H. Wetsel Middle earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 40.6%
- free-lunch eligible
William H. Wetsel Middle has class sizes smaller than 89% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William H. Wetsel Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Madison, VA.
School address
District: Madison County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510237000975 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.6%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William H. Wetsel Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at William H. Wetsel Middle
William H. Wetsel Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Madison, Virginia, enrolling 356 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.8:1, William H. Wetsel Middle is leaner than roughly 89% of Virginia schools and 22% under the state's 13.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 356 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 100 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #17.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 178 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 19.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 19 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Madison County Public Schools also operates Madison County High (530 students) and Madison Primary (365 students) alongside William H. Wetsel 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 William H. Wetsel Middle compares
William H. Wetsel 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.6% | ▼ 30% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 11% in Virginia - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,719
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 178 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 expulsions.
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
White 73.9%
Two or More 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
African American 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, William H. Wetsel Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison County Public Schools, which includes William H. Wetsel Middle.
$14,719
Per student
+0%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.4%
State 40.6%
Federal 19.0%
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 H. Wetsel Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Primary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waverly Yowell Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William H. Wetsel Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~356 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about William H. Wetsel Middle
How many students attend William H. Wetsel Middle?
William H. Wetsel Middle has 356 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Madison, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William H. Wetsel Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at William H. Wetsel Middle is 10.8:1, which is 22% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 31% 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 William H. Wetsel Middle?
40.6% of students at William H. Wetsel Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William H. Wetsel Middle?
The largest demographic group at William H. Wetsel Middle is White at 73.9% of enrollment, in Madison, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William H. Wetsel Middle?
William H. Wetsel Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 William H. Wetsel Middle rank among public schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, William H. Wetsel Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Madison, 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 Madison on the city page.
Is William H. Wetsel Middle a good school?
William H. Wetsel Middle earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of 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 Madison County Public Schools?
Besides William H. Wetsel Middle, Madison County Public Schools also operates Madison County High (530 students), Madison Primary (365 students), and Waverly Yowell Elementary (334 students). See the Madison County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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