At a glance
Reported students
339
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia middle enrollment
12th percentile
Compared with 340 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
522.5
Leslie H. Walton Middle: 339 reported students.
State peer staffing position
9th percentile
10.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 333
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40.14
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.3:1
What the reported data says about Leslie H. Walton Middle
Leslie H. Walton Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Charlottesville. It is one of 25 current school records connected to Albemarle County Public Schools. NCES reports 339 students for 2024–25.
Among 340 middle schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 737.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 12th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.3:1, below the Virginia median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (70.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%). English learners represent 4.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Leslie H. Walton Middle
- 1How do the reported 10.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 33 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.05
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.32
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.02
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White70.2%
- Hispanic13%
- Black9.1%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Albemarle County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Jackson P. Burley Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
534 reported students
Lakeside Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
574 reported students
Journey Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
646 reported students
Joseph T. Henley Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
847 reported students
Ivy Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
358 reported students
Broadus Wood Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
282 reported students
Public schools near Leslie H. Walton Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hill Elementary Elementary · Albemarle County Public Schools | PK–05 | 210 | 5.4 mi |
| Mountain View Elementary Elementary · Albemarle County Public Schools | PK–05 | 769 | 5.9 mi |
| Monticello High High · Albemarle County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,184 | 6.4 mi |
| Charlottesville Middle Middle · Charlottesville City Public Schools | 07–08 | 563 | 7.8 mi |
| Jackson P. Burley Middle Middle · Albemarle County Public Schools | 06–08 | 534 | 8.9 mi |
| Walker Upper Elementary Middle · Charlottesville City Public Schools | 05–06 | 570 | 9.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Leslie H. Walton Middle
What grades does Leslie H. Walton Middle serve?
Leslie H. Walton Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Albemarle County Public Schools.
How many students attend Leslie H. Walton Middle?
Leslie H. Walton Middle reported 339 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 12th percentile among 340 Virginia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 333 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Leslie H. Walton Middle?
The calculated ratio is 10.3:1, based on 339 students and 33 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Leslie H. Walton Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Leslie H. Walton Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Albemarle County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Leslie H. Walton Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
56.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Leslie H. Walton Middle in?
Leslie H. Walton Middle is part of Albemarle County Public Schools, based in Charlottesville, VA, which operates 25 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Leslie H. Walton Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Red Hill Elementary (5.4 mi), Mountain View Elementary (5.9 mi), Monticello High (6.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.