- Enrollment
- 2,132
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Richmond, VA
Brookland Middle
Federal NCES profile for Brookland Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510189000790
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brookland Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #9 of 15
- middle schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 89.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Brookland Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brookland Middle ranks #9 of 15 middle schools in Richmond, VA.
School address
District: Henrico County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510189000790 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Brookland Middle held near 1,029 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-45 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 76.0 → 76.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-45 students YoY 510189000790 · Richmond, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,034 enr · 13.6:1 · 89.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students)
Brookland Middle held near 1,029 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-45 headcount). Teacher FTE held 76.0 → 76.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Brookland Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Randolph
John Randolph Tucker High
2,132 students
- Deep Run High
Deep Run High
1,992 students
- Glen Allen Hig
Glen Allen High
1,939 students
- Highland Sprin
Highland Springs High
1,928 students
- Douglas S. Fre
Douglas S. Freeman High
1,881 students
- This school
Brookland Middle
1,034 students
What this shows Brookland Middle reports 1,034 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brookland Middle compares
Brookland Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.6% | ▲ 56% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,034 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,034
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 47% in Virginia - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,973
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
202
in-school suspensions + 144 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 40.6%
Hispanic or Latino 32.4%
White 15.4%
Asian 7.9%
Two or More 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 40.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Brookland Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henrico County Public Schools reports $12,973 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brookland Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Randolph Tucker High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deep Run High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Allen High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Douglas S. Freeman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brookland Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,992
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,928
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Richmond
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
River City Middle
Standard public school
1,150 students 11:1 students per teacher
Tuckahoe Middle
Standard public school
1,114 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
George H. Moody Middle
Standard public school
1,086 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Quioccasin Middle
Standard public school
1,053 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Fairfield Middle
Standard public school
936 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Pocahontas Middle
Standard public school
914 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,034 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brookland Middle
How many students attend Brookland Middle?
Brookland Middle has 1,034 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Richmond, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,074 (2022-23) → 1,029 (2023-24), nearly flat (-45).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookland Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookland Middle is 13.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brookland Middle?
89.6% of students at Brookland Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brookland Middle?
The largest demographic group at Brookland Middle is African American at 40.6% of enrollment, in Richmond, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brookland Middle?
Brookland Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brookland Middle rank among middle schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Brookland Middle ranks #9 of 15 middle schools in Richmond, 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 Richmond on the city page.
What other schools are in Henrico County Public Schools?
Besides Brookland Middle, Henrico County Public Schools also operates John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students), Deep Run High (1,992 students), and Glen Allen High (1,939 students). See the Henrico County Public Schools district page for the complete list.