Enrollment
1,842
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 510084000766
James River High — Midlothian, VA
Federal NCES profile for James River High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 32
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 38
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Chesterfield County Public Schools · Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
113.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 14:1 Virginia avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.8%
vs 59.9% Virginia avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James River High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
James River High reports 1,842 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 113.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% above the Virginia state mean of 14:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 7% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 28.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 52% below the Virginia average and 44% below the national baseline. The school offers 23 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 263 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 24.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Chesterfield County Public Schools spends $13,618 per pupil district-wide, below the Virginia average of $16,211 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 42.8% from local sources (property taxes), 47.1% from the state, and 10.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How James River High compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 21% | 14:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.8% | ▼ 52% | 59.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,842 | top 96% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
28.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 52% below the Virginia average of 59.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
— 21% above state mean
Top 92% in Virginia — lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,618
per pupil, district-wide
— below Virginia avg of $16,211
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 263 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
126
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,842 Top 96% in Virginia — larger than 4% of 1,869 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 113.0
Students per teacher 17:1 +21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 28.8% -52% vs state
NCES ID 510084000766
Student demographics
White 53.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
African American 14.7%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 53.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 23
Counselors (FTE) 7.0
Students per counselor 263:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 24.9%
In-school suspensions 126
Out-of-school suspensions 70
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chesterfield County Public Schools, which includes James River High.
$13,618
Per student
-16%
vs Virginia
Avg $16,211
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 42.8%
State 47.1%
Federal 10.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,582
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 2,507
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 2,236
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 2,048
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
Similar high schools in Midlothian
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Cosby High
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2,507 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Manchester High
Standard public school
2,236 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Midlothian High
Standard public school
2,048 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Clover Hill High
Standard public school
1,742 students 16:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about James River High
How many students attend James River High?
James River High has 1,842 students enrolled. It is a high school in Midlothian, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James River High?
The student-teacher ratio at James River High is 17:1, which is 21% higher than the Virginia average of 14:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James River High?
28.8% of students at James River High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 59.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James River High?
The largest demographic group at James River High is White at 53.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Midlothian, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James River High?
James River High has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.