Enrollment
1,199
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mechanicsville, VA
Chickahominy Middle
Federal NCES profile for Chickahominy Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510183002191
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chickahominy Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Mechanicsville · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 16.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Chickahominy Middle has class sizes larger than 71% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chickahominy Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Mechanicsville, VA.
School address
District: Hanover County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510183002191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
79.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.3%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chickahominy Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chickahominy Middle
Chickahominy Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Mechanicsville, Virginia, enrolling 1,199 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.3% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the Virginia average.
Enrollment of 1,199 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 172 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #58.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Two or More (7%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 400 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Mechanicsville's middle schools, it stands alongside Bell Creek Middle (903 students): Chickahominy Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.2:1 vs 12:1).
Hanover County Public Schools also operates Atlee High (1,470 students) and Hanover High (1,349 students) alongside Chickahominy Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chickahominy Middle compares
Chickahominy Middle on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.3% | ▼ 72% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,199 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,199
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Virginia - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,547
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 73.1%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 6.9%
Asian 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.8, Chickahominy Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hanover County Public Schools, which includes Chickahominy Middle.
$12,547
Per student
-14%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.1%
State 43.1%
Federal 11.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Chickahominy Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlee High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hanover High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Patrick Henry High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mechanicsville High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chickahominy Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 1,349
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar middle schools in Mechanicsville
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,199 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chickahominy Middle
How many students attend Chickahominy Middle?
Chickahominy Middle has 1,199 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mechanicsville, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chickahominy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Chickahominy Middle is 15.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chickahominy Middle?
16.3% of students at Chickahominy Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chickahominy Middle?
The largest demographic group at Chickahominy Middle is White at 73.1% of enrollment, in Mechanicsville, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chickahominy Middle?
Chickahominy Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chickahominy Middle rank among middle schools in Mechanicsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Chickahominy Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Mechanicsville, 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 Mechanicsville on the city page.
Is Chickahominy Middle a good school?
Chickahominy Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hanover County Public Schools?
Besides Chickahominy Middle, Hanover County Public Schools also operates Atlee High (1,470 students), Hanover High (1,349 students), and Patrick Henry High (1,294 students). See the Hanover County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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