At a glance
Reported students
1,597
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
119.99
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia middle enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 340 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
684.5
Francis C. Hammond Middle: 1,597 reported students.
State peer staffing position
54th percentile
13.3:1 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
- 1,422
- Teachers (FTE)
- 121
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.8:1
What the reported data says about Francis C. Hammond Middle
Francis C. Hammond Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Alexandria. It is one of 19 current school records connected to Alexandria City Public Schools. NCES reports 1,597 students for 2024–25.
Among 340 middle schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 737.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, close to 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 Hispanic or Latino (40.3%) and Black (26.5%). English learners represent 33.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.5%. 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 Francis C. Hammond Middle
- 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 119.99 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 10 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
- 33.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 10
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White17.2%
- Hispanic40.3%
- Black26.5%
- Asian11.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial3.6%
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 Alexandria City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
George Washington Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,458 reported students
Patrick Henry K-8 School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,075 reported students
Mount Vernon Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
933 reported students
James K. Polk Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
804 reported students
John Adams Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
743 reported students
Samuel W. Tucker Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
735 reported students
Public schools near Francis C. Hammond 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Middle Middle · Fairfax County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,702 | 1.8 mi |
| Twain Middle Middle · Fairfax County Public Schools | 07–08 | 1,026 | 2.5 mi |
| Gunston Middle Middle · Arlington County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,072 | 2.6 mi |
| Kenmore Middle Middle · Arlington County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,053 | 2.9 mi |
| Holmes Middle Middle · Fairfax County Public Schools | 06–08 | 881 | 3 mi |
| Jefferson Middle Middle · Arlington County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,120 | 3.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Francis C. Hammond Middle
What grades does Francis C. Hammond Middle serve?
Francis C. Hammond Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Alexandria City Public Schools.
How many students attend Francis C. Hammond Middle?
Francis C. Hammond Middle reported 1,597 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 340 Virginia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,422 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Francis C. Hammond Middle?
The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 1,597 students and 119.99 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 Francis C. Hammond Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Francis C. Hammond Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Alexandria City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Francis C. Hammond Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
83.8% 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 Francis C. Hammond Middle in?
Francis C. Hammond Middle is part of Alexandria City Public Schools, based in Alexandria, VA, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Francis C. Hammond Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Glasgow Middle (1.8 mi), Twain Middle (2.5 mi), Gunston Middle (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.