Enrollment
874
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Richmond, VA
John Rolfe Middle
Federal NCES profile for John Rolfe Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510189001850
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Rolfe Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #12 of 15
- middle schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 88.7%
- free-lunch eligible
John Rolfe Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Rolfe Middle ranks #12 of 15 middle schools in Richmond, VA.
School address
District: Henrico County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510189001850 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.7%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Rolfe Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Rolfe Middle
John Rolfe Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Richmond, Virginia, enrolling 874 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 88.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 874 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 252 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #163.
Its student body is led by African American (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 291 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 426 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 874 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Richmond's middle schools, it stands alongside River City Middle (1,150 students): John Rolfe Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.9:1 vs 11:1).
Henrico County Public Schools also operates John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students) and Deep Run High (1,992 students) alongside John Rolfe 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 John Rolfe Middle compares
John Rolfe 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.7% | ▲ 54% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 874 | top 19% | - | - |
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.
874
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
88.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
31.9%
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
$12,658
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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
- 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
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.
Student-body diversity index 34.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.8, John Rolfe Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henrico County Public Schools, which includes John Rolfe Middle.
$12,658
Per student
-14%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How John Rolfe 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 John Rolfe Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,132
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar middle schools in Richmond
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
River City Middle
Standard public school
1,150 students 11:1 students per teacher
Tuckahoe Middle
Standard public school
1,114 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
George H. Moody Middle
Standard public school
1,086 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Quioccasin Middle
Standard public school
1,053 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Brookland Middle
Standard public school
1,034 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Fairfield Middle
Standard public school
936 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~874 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Next steps
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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 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 John Rolfe Middle?
88.7% of students at John Rolfe Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
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% of enrollment, in Richmond, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Rolfe Middle?
John Rolfe Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 John Rolfe Middle rank among middle schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, John Rolfe Middle ranks #12 of 15 middle schools in Richmond, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Richmond on the city page.
Is John Rolfe Middle a good school?
John Rolfe Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. 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 Henrico County Public Schools?
Besides John Rolfe 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.
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