Enrollment
856
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Arlington, VA
Williamsburg Middle
Federal NCES profile for Williamsburg Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510027000113
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williamsburg Middle earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 6
- middle schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 1.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Williamsburg Middle has class sizes larger than 81% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Williamsburg Middle ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Arlington, VA.
School address
District: Arlington County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510027000113 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
1.6%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-97% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Williamsburg Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Williamsburg Middle
Williamsburg Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Arlington, Virginia, enrolling 856 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 1.6% free-meal eligibility runs 97% below the Virginia average.
Enrollment of 856 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 129 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 214 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Arlington County Public Schools spends $21,782 per pupil, 49% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Arlington's middle schools, it stands alongside Jefferson Middle (1,120 students): Williamsburg Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.9:1 vs 13.7:1).
Arlington County Public Schools also operates Washington-Liberty High (3,044 students) and Wakefield High (2,646 students) alongside Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg Middle compares
Williamsburg 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.6% | ▼ 97% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 856 | top 20% | - | - |
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.
856
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
1.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% 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
1.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$21,782
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 214 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 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
White 72.4%
Two or More 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Asian 4.6%
African American 2.3%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Williamsburg Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arlington County Public Schools, which includes Williamsburg Middle.
$21,782
Per student
+49%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.4%
State 12.4%
Federal 8.2%
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 Williamsburg Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Liberty High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wakefield High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yorktown High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gunston Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williamsburg Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 2,646
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 2,593
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar middle schools in Arlington
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Jefferson Middle
Standard public school
1,120 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Gunston Middle
Standard public school
1,072 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Kenmore Middle
Standard public school
1,053 students 14:1 students per teacher
Swanson Middle
Standard public school
993 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Dorothy Hamm Middle
Standard public school
989 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~856 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Williamsburg Middle
How many students attend Williamsburg Middle?
Williamsburg Middle has 856 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Arlington, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williamsburg Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg Middle?
1.6% of students at Williamsburg Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williamsburg Middle?
The largest demographic group at Williamsburg Middle is White at 72.4% of enrollment, in Arlington, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williamsburg Middle?
Williamsburg Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 Williamsburg Middle rank among middle schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Williamsburg Middle ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Arlington, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Arlington on the city page.
Is Williamsburg Middle a good school?
Williamsburg Middle earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 Arlington County Public Schools?
Besides Williamsburg Middle, Arlington County Public Schools also operates Washington-Liberty High (3,044 students), Wakefield High (2,646 students), and Yorktown High (2,593 students). See the Arlington County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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