- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
William H. Wetsel Middle held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.3 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 510237000975 · Madison, VA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 10.8:1 · 40.6% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison County High (530 students)
William H. Wetsel Middle held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.3 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
William H. Wetsel Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Madison County
Madison County High
530 students
- Madison Primar
Madison Primary
365 students
- This school
William H. Wetsel Middle
356 students
- Waverly Yowell
Waverly Yowell Elementary
334 students
What this shows William H. Wetsel Middle reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How William H. Wetsel Middle compares
William H. Wetsel 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,330
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
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.
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
District finance for Madison County Public Schools reports $15,330 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~356 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 394 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.