- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Colonial Heights, VA
Colonial Heights Middle
Federal NCES profile for Colonial Heights Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510096000362
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colonial Heights Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Colonial Heights · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 85.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Colonial Heights Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colonial Heights Middle ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Colonial Heights, VA.
School address
District: Colonial Heights City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510096000362 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Colonial Heights Middle grew from 598 students in 2022-23 to 648 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 51.8 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 510096000362 · Colonial Heights, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
700 enr · 13.7:1 · 85.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Colonial Heights High (886 students)
Colonial Heights Middle grew from 598 students in 2022-23 to 648 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 51.8 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Colonial Heights Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colonial Heigh
Colonial Heights High
886 students
- This school
Colonial Heights Middle
700 students
- Tussing Elemen
Tussing Elementary
652 students
- Lakeview Eleme
Lakeview Elementary
422 students
- North Elementa 311
North Elementary
311 students
What this shows Colonial Heights Middle reports 700 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colonial Heights Middle compares
Colonial Heights Middle is a growing 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.5% | ▲ 48% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 700 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
700
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 49% in Virginia - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$15,988
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
97
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.4%
African American 30.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 40.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Colonial Heights Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colonial Heights City Public Schools reports $15,988 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colonial Heights Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Heights High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tussing Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colonial Heights Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~700 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colonial Heights Middle
How many students attend Colonial Heights Middle?
Colonial Heights Middle has 700 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Colonial Heights, VA. CCD year-over-year: 598 (2022-23) → 648 (2023-24), up 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colonial Heights Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Colonial Heights Middle is 13.7:1, which is 1% 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 Colonial Heights Middle?
85.5% of students at Colonial Heights Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colonial Heights Middle?
The largest demographic group at Colonial Heights Middle is White at 40.4% of enrollment, in Colonial Heights, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colonial Heights Middle?
Colonial Heights Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Colonial Heights Middle rank among public schools in Colonial Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Colonial Heights Middle ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Colonial Heights, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Colonial Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Colonial Heights City Public Schools?
Besides Colonial Heights Middle, Colonial Heights City Public Schools also operates Colonial Heights High (886 students), Tussing Elementary (652 students), and Lakeview Elementary (422 students). See the Colonial Heights City Public Schools district page for the complete list.