- Enrollment
- 2,345
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chesapeake, VA
Crestwood Middle
Federal NCES profile for Crestwood Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510081000287
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crestwood Middle earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 10
- middle schools in Chesapeake · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 71.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Crestwood Middle has class sizes smaller than 83% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crestwood Middle ranks #1 of 10 middle schools in Chesapeake, VA.
School address
District: Chesapeake City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510081000287 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Crestwood Middle held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 48.0 → 47.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 510081000287 · Chesapeake, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
557 enr · 11.6:1 · 71.2% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Grassfield High (2,345 students)
Crestwood Middle held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 48.0 → 47.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Crestwood Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grassfield Hig
Grassfield High
2,345 students
- Oscar F. Smith
Oscar F. Smith High
2,264 students
- Western Branch
Western Branch High
2,138 students
- Deep Creek Hig
Deep Creek High
1,691 students
- Indian River H
Indian River High
1,634 students
- This school 557
Crestwood Middle
557 students
What this shows Crestwood Middle reports 557 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crestwood Middle compares
Crestwood 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.2% | ▲ 24% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 17% in Virginia - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,274
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 46.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
White 20.1%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Crestwood Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chesapeake City Public Schools reports $15,274 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crestwood Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grassfield High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oscar F. Smith High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Branch High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deep Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian River High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crestwood Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,264
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,138
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,634
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar middle schools in Chesapeake
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Great Bridge Middle
Standard public school
1,309 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Hugo a. Owens Middle
Standard public school
1,286 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Hickory Middle
Standard public school
1,285 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Oscar Smith Middle
Standard public school
967 students 11:1 students per teacher
Western Branch Middle
Standard public school
855 students 13:1 students per teacher
Greenbrier Middle
Standard public school
788 students 11.4:1 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 (~557 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crestwood Middle
How many students attend Crestwood Middle?
Crestwood Middle has 557 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chesapeake, VA. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 560 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crestwood Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Crestwood Middle is 11.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 26% 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 Crestwood Middle?
71.2% of students at Crestwood Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crestwood Middle?
The largest demographic group at Crestwood Middle is African American at 46.7% of enrollment, in Chesapeake, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crestwood Middle?
Crestwood Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Crestwood Middle rank among middle schools in Chesapeake?
By Resource Investment Index, Crestwood Middle ranks #1 of 10 middle schools in Chesapeake, 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 Chesapeake on the city page.
What other schools are in Chesapeake City Public Schools?
Besides Crestwood Middle, Chesapeake City Public Schools also operates Grassfield High (2,345 students), Oscar F. Smith High (2,264 students), and Western Branch High (2,138 students). See the Chesapeake City Public Schools district page for the complete list.