At a glance
Reported students
1,053
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
74.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia middle enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 340 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
573
Kenmore Middle: 1,053 reported students.
State peer staffing position
69th percentile
14.1:1 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
- 939
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12:1
What the reported data says about Kenmore Middle
Kenmore Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Arlington. It is one of 42 current school records connected to Arlington County Public Schools. NCES reports 1,053 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 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, 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 (47.5%) and White (27.1%). English learners represent 27.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.2%. 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 Kenmore Middle
- 1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 74.7 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 5.8 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
- 27.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5.8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White27.1%
- Hispanic47.5%
- Black10.3%
- Asian9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.1%
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 Arlington County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Gunston Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,072 reported students
Swanson Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
993 reported students
Dorothy Hamm Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
989 reported students
Jefferson Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,120 reported students
Williamsburg Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
856 reported students
Abingdon Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
768 reported students
Public schools near Kenmore 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swanson Middle Middle · Arlington County Public Schools | 06–08 | 993 | 1.3 mi |
| Jefferson Middle Middle · Arlington County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,120 | 1.8 mi |
| Glasgow Middle Middle · Fairfax County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,702 | 2 mi |
| Dorothy Hamm Middle Middle · Arlington County Public Schools | 06–08 | 989 | 2.6 mi |
| Francis C. Hammond Middle Middle · Alexandria City Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,597 | 2.9 mi |
| Williamsburg Middle Middle · Arlington County Public Schools | 06–08 | 856 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kenmore Middle
What grades does Kenmore Middle serve?
Kenmore Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Arlington County Public Schools.
How many students attend Kenmore Middle?
Kenmore Middle reported 1,053 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 340 Virginia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 939 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Kenmore Middle?
The calculated ratio is 14.1:1, based on 1,053 students and 74.7 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 Kenmore Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kenmore Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Arlington County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Kenmore Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54.9% 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 Kenmore Middle in?
Kenmore Middle is part of Arlington County Public Schools, based in Arlington, VA, which operates 42 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Kenmore Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Swanson Middle (1.3 mi), Jefferson Middle (1.8 mi), Glasgow Middle (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.