- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Goochland Middle held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 510165000687 · Goochland, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
616 enr · 12.6:1 · 30.4% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Goochland High (850 students)
Goochland Middle held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Goochland Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Goochland High
Goochland High
850 students
- This school
Goochland Middle
616 students
- Goochland Elem
Goochland Elementary
509 students
- Randolph Eleme
Randolph Elementary
387 students
- Byrd Elementar 281
Byrd Elementary
281 students
What this shows Goochland Middle reports 616 students on the CCD universe file.
How Goochland Middle compares
Goochland 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$15,045
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 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.
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
District finance for Goochland County Public Schools reports $15,045 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~616 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 573 (2022-23) → 599 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.