- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Chickahominy Middle held near 1,123 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 79.3 → 79.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 510183002191 · Mechanicsville, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,199 enr · 15.2:1 · 16.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlee High (1,470 students)
Chickahominy Middle held near 1,123 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 79.3 → 79.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Chickahominy Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atlee High
Atlee High
1,470 students
- Hanover High
Hanover High
1,349 students
- Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry High
1,294 students
- Mechanicsville
Mechanicsville High
1,245 students
- This school
Chickahominy Middle
1,199 students
- Liberty Middle
Liberty Middle
910 students
What this shows Chickahominy Middle reports 1,199 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chickahominy Middle compares
Chickahominy 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,035
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
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.
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
District finance for Hanover County Public Schools reports $13,035 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,349
- 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.
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 (~1,199 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,131 (2022-23) → 1,123 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.