- Enrollment
- 2,132
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Richmond, VA
Douglas S. Freeman High
Federal NCES profile for Douglas S. Freeman High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510189000795
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Douglas S. Freeman High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #11 of 15
- high schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Douglas S. Freeman High has class sizes larger than 97% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas S. Freeman High ranks #11 of 15 high schools in Richmond, VA.
School address
District: Henrico County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510189000795 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Douglas S. Freeman High held near 1,887 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 103.0 → 109.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 510189000795 · Richmond, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,881 enr · 18.3:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students)
Douglas S. Freeman High held near 1,887 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 103.0 → 109.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Douglas S. Freeman High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Randolph
John Randolph Tucker High
2,132 students
- Deep Run High
Deep Run High
1,992 students
- Glen Allen Hig
Glen Allen High
1,939 students
- Highland Sprin
Highland Springs High
1,928 students
- This school
Douglas S. Freeman High
1,881 students
- Hermitage High
Hermitage High
1,719 students
What this shows Douglas S. Freeman High reports 1,881 students on the CCD universe file.
How Douglas S. Freeman High compares
Douglas S. Freeman High 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 32% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 39% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,881 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,881
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 97% in Virginia - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$12,973
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
242
in-school suspensions + 152 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
African American 13.2%
Asian 8.5%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Douglas S. Freeman High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henrico County Public Schools reports $12,973 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Douglas S. Freeman High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Randolph Tucker High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deep Run High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glen Allen High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Springs High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hermitage High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Douglas S. Freeman High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,992
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,928
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Richmond
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
John Randolph Tucker High
Standard public school
2,132 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Hermitage High
Standard public school
1,719 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Mills E. Godwin High
Standard public school
1,702 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Monacan High
Standard public school
1,644 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Huguenot High
Standard public school
1,469 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Varina High
Standard public school
1,420 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~1,881 students)
Frequently asked questions about Douglas S. Freeman High
How many students attend Douglas S. Freeman High?
Douglas S. Freeman High has 1,881 students enrolled. It is a high school in Richmond, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,860 (2022-23) → 1,887 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas S. Freeman High?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas S. Freeman High is 18.3:1, which is 32% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Douglas S. Freeman High?
35.3% of students at Douglas S. Freeman High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Douglas S. Freeman High?
The largest demographic group at Douglas S. Freeman High is White at 53.4% of enrollment, in Richmond, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Douglas S. Freeman High?
Douglas S. Freeman High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Douglas S. Freeman High rank among high schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas S. Freeman High ranks #11 of 15 high schools in Richmond, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Richmond on the city page.
What other schools are in Henrico County Public Schools?
Besides Douglas S. Freeman High, Henrico County Public Schools also operates John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students), Deep Run High (1,992 students), and Glen Allen High (1,939 students). See the Henrico County Public Schools district page for the complete list.