At a glance
Reported students
805
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
55
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia middle enrollment
58th percentile
Compared with 340 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
586.5
Lois Hornsby Middle: 805 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
14.6:1 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
- 796
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54.34
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.6:1
What the reported data says about Lois Hornsby Middle
Lois Hornsby Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Williamsburg. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools. NCES reports 805 students for 2024–25.
Among 340 middle schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 737.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 58th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, above 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 (53.8%) and Black (19.6%). English learners represent 2.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.5%. 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 Lois Hornsby Middle
- 1How do the reported 14.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 55 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.42
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.58
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53.8%
- Hispanic15.3%
- Black19.6%
- Asian3.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.7%
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 Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Toano Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
704 reported students
Berkeley Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
666 reported students
James Blair Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
505 reported students
Stonehouse Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
838 reported students
Matoaka Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
595 reported students
Norge Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
578 reported students
Public schools near Lois Hornsby 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Blaine Blayton Elementary Elementary · Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools | PK–05 | 481 | 0.1 mi |
| D.J. Montague Elementary Elementary · Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools | PK–05 | 515 | 1.8 mi |
| Toano Middle Middle · Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools | 06–08 | 704 | 3 mi |
| James Blair Middle Middle · Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools | 06–08 | 505 | 5.2 mi |
| Berkeley Middle Middle · Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools | 06–08 | 666 | 5.6 mi |
| Queens Lake Middle Middle · York County Public Schools | 06–08 | 554 | 8.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lois Hornsby Middle
What grades does Lois Hornsby Middle serve?
Lois Hornsby Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools.
How many students attend Lois Hornsby Middle?
Lois Hornsby Middle reported 805 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 58th percentile among 340 Virginia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 796 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lois Hornsby Middle?
The calculated ratio is 14.6:1, based on 805 students and 55 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 Lois Hornsby Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lois Hornsby Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lois Hornsby Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
34.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lois Hornsby Middle in?
Lois Hornsby Middle is part of Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools, based in Williamsburg, VA, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lois Hornsby Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include J. Blaine Blayton Elementary (0.1 mi), D.J. Montague Elementary (1.8 mi), Toano Middle (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.