- Enrollment
- 2,132
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sandston, VA
Elko Middle
Federal NCES profile for Elko Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510189002757
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elko Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Sandston · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 89.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Elko Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elko Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Sandston, VA.
School address
District: Henrico County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510189002757 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Elko Middle held near 705 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.5 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 510189002757 · Sandston, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
695 enr · 12.9:1 · 89.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students)
Elko Middle held near 705 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.5 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Elko Middle 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
- Douglas S. Fre
Douglas S. Freeman High
1,881 students
- This school 695
Elko Middle
695 students
What this shows Elko Middle reports 695 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elko Middle compares
Elko 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.0% | ▲ 55% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 695 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
695
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 34% in Virginia - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.9%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 148 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 59.9%
White 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 59.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Elko Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
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 Elko Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Randolph Tucker High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deep Run High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Allen High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Douglas S. Freeman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elko Middle'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
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~695 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elko Middle
How many students attend Elko Middle?
Elko Middle has 695 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sandston, VA. CCD year-over-year: 730 (2022-23) → 705 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elko Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Elko Middle is 12.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 18% 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 Elko Middle?
89.0% of students at Elko Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elko Middle?
The largest demographic group at Elko Middle is African American at 59.9% of enrollment, in Sandston, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elko Middle?
Elko Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Elko Middle rank among public schools in Sandston?
By Resource Investment Index, Elko Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Sandston, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Henrico County Public Schools?
Besides Elko Middle, 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.