- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Portsmouth, VA
Churchland Middle
Federal NCES profile for Churchland Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510300001241
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Churchland Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Portsmouth · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Churchland Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Churchland Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Portsmouth, VA.
School address
District: Portsmouth City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510300001241 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Churchland Middle shrank from 890 students in 2022-23 to 840 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 60.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 510300001241 · Portsmouth, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
798 enr · 13.3:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Churchland High (1,453 students)
Churchland Middle shrank from 890 students in 2022-23 to 840 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE held 60.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Churchland Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Churchland Hig
Churchland High
1,453 students
- Manor High
Manor High
1,149 students
- I.C. Norcom Hi
I.C. Norcom High
1,009 students
- This school
Churchland Middle
798 students
- Churchland Ele
Churchland Elementary
721 students
- Churchland Aca
Churchland Academy Elementary
626 students
What this shows Churchland Middle reports 798 students on the CCD universe file.
How Churchland Middle compares
Churchland Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 73% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 798 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
798
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 42% in Virginia - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.0%
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
$14,888
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
126
in-school suspensions + 253 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 69.5%
White 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Churchland Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Portsmouth City Public Schools reports $14,888 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Churchland Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchland High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manor High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| I.C. Norcom High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Churchland Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Churchland Academy Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Churchland Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,149
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools in Portsmouth
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 (~798 students)
Frequently asked questions about Churchland Middle
How many students attend Churchland Middle?
Churchland Middle has 798 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Portsmouth, VA. CCD year-over-year: 890 (2022-23) → 840 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Churchland Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Churchland Middle is 13.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 15% 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 Churchland Middle?
99.6% of students at Churchland Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Churchland Middle?
The largest demographic group at Churchland Middle is African American at 69.5% of enrollment, in Portsmouth, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Churchland Middle?
Churchland Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Churchland Middle rank among middle schools in Portsmouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Churchland Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth on the city page.
What other schools are in Portsmouth City Public Schools?
Besides Churchland Middle, Portsmouth City Public Schools also operates Churchland High (1,453 students), Manor High (1,149 students), and I.C. Norcom High (1,009 students). See the Portsmouth City Public Schools district page for the complete list.