- Enrollment
- 2,132
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-86 students YoY
John Rolfe Middle shrank from 764 students in 2022-23 to 678 in 2023-24 (-11.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 68.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-86 students YoY 510189001850 · Richmond, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
874 enr · 12.9:1 · 88.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students)
John Rolfe Middle shrank from 764 students in 2022-23 to 678 in 2023-24 (-11.3%). Teacher FTE lost 68.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
John Rolfe Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Randolph
John Randolph Tucker High
2,132 students
- Deep Run High
Deep Run High
1,992 students
- Glen Allen Hig
Glen Allen High
1,939 students
- Highland Sprin
Highland Springs High
1,928 students
- Douglas S. Fre
Douglas S. Freeman High
1,881 students
- This school
John Rolfe Middle
874 students
What this shows John Rolfe Middle reports 874 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Rolfe Middle compares
John Rolfe Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$12,973
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
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.
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
District finance for Henrico County Public Schools reports $12,973 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~874 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 764 (2022-23) → 678 (2023-24), down 86.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.