Enrollment
616
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Goochland, VA
Goochland Middle
Federal NCES profile for Goochland Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510165000687
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goochland Middle earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Goochland · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 30.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Goochland Middle has class sizes smaller than 70% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Goochland Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Goochland, VA.
School address
District: Goochland County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510165000687 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.4%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Goochland Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Goochland Middle
Goochland Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Goochland, Virginia, enrolling 616 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 616 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 338 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #47.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 308 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
11.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 195 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 616 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Goochland County Public Schools also operates Goochland High (850 students) and Goochland Elementary (509 students) alongside Goochland Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Goochland Middle compares
Goochland Middle on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.4% | ▼ 47% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 616 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
616
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 30% in Virginia - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,992
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
133
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 70.8%
African American 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Goochland Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Goochland County Public Schools, which includes Goochland Middle.
$14,992
Per student
+2%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.8%
State 22.2%
Federal 14.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Goochland Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goochland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Goochland Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Randolph Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Byrd Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Goochland Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~616 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Goochland Middle
How many students attend Goochland Middle?
Goochland Middle has 616 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Goochland, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goochland Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Goochland Middle is 12.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 20% 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 Goochland Middle?
30.4% of students at Goochland Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goochland Middle?
The largest demographic group at Goochland Middle is White at 70.8% of enrollment, in Goochland, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goochland Middle?
Goochland Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Goochland Middle rank among public schools in Goochland?
By Resource Investment Index, Goochland Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Goochland, 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 Goochland on the city page.
Is Goochland Middle a good school?
Goochland Middle earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Goochland County Public Schools?
Besides Goochland Middle, Goochland County Public Schools also operates Goochland High (850 students), Goochland Elementary (509 students), and Randolph Elementary (387 students). See the Goochland County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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