Enrollment
874
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 510189001850
John Rolfe Middle — Richmond, VA
Federal NCES profile for John Rolfe Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 20
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: Henrico 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)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 14:1 Virginia avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.7%
vs 59.9% Virginia avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Rolfe Middle 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
John Rolfe Middle reports 874 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 68.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 20% below the Virginia state mean of 14:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 30% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 88.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 48% above the Virginia average and 71% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 291 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 31.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Henrico County Public Schools spends $14,785 per pupil district-wide, below the Virginia average of $16,211 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 50.5% from local sources (property taxes), 42.1% from the state, and 7.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 4 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 John Rolfe Middle 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 14:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.7% | ▲ 48% | 59.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 874 | top 81% | — | — |
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
88.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 48% above the Virginia average of 59.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
— 20% below state mean
Top 11% in Virginia — lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$14,785
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 291 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
159
in-school suspensions + 267 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 874 Top 81% in Virginia — larger than 19% of 1,869 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 68.0
Students per teacher 11.2:1 -20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 88.7% +48% vs state
NCES ID 510189001850
Student demographics
African American 79.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
White 5.9%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 79.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 291:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 31.9%
In-school suspensions 159
Out-of-school suspensions 267
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henrico County Public Schools, which includes John Rolfe Middle.
$14,785
Per student
-9%
vs Virginia
Avg $16,211
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 50.5%
State 42.1%
Federal 7.4%
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
- 2,132
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,992
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,928
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
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Frequently asked questions about John Rolfe Middle
How many students attend John Rolfe Middle?
John Rolfe Middle has 874 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Richmond, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Rolfe Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at John Rolfe Middle is 11.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Virginia average of 14:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Rolfe Middle?
88.7% of students at John Rolfe Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 59.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Rolfe Middle?
The largest demographic group at John Rolfe Middle is African American at 79.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Richmond, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Rolfe Middle?
John Rolfe Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.