- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Suffolk, VA
John Yeates Middle
Federal NCES profile for John Yeates Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510371001623
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Yeates Middle earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Suffolk · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 64.2%
- free-lunch eligible
John Yeates Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Yeates Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Suffolk, VA.
School address
District: Suffolk City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510371001623 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
John Yeates Middle held near 517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 41.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 510371001623 · Suffolk, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 13.8:1 · 64.2% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: King's Fork High (1,686 students)
John Yeates Middle held near 517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 41.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
John Yeates Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- King's Fork Hi
King's Fork High
1,686 students
- Nansemond Rive
Nansemond River High
1,683 students
- Lakeland High
Lakeland High
1,045 students
- King's Fork Mi
King's Fork Middle
986 students
- Florence Bowse
Florence Bowser Elementary
926 students
- This school 509
John Yeates Middle
509 students
What this shows John Yeates Middle reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Yeates Middle compares
John Yeates 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.2% | ▲ 11% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Virginia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.4%
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
$14,431
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 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.2%
African American 36.0%
Two or More 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Asian 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, John Yeates Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Suffolk City Public Schools reports $14,431 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Yeates Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| King's Fork High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nansemond River High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| King's Fork Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Florence Bowser Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Yeates Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,683
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Suffolk
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~509 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Yeates Middle
How many students attend John Yeates Middle?
John Yeates Middle has 509 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Suffolk, VA. CCD year-over-year: 506 (2022-23) → 517 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Yeates Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at John Yeates Middle is 13.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 12% 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 Yeates Middle?
64.2% of students at John Yeates Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Yeates Middle?
The largest demographic group at John Yeates Middle is White at 42.2% of enrollment, in Suffolk, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Yeates Middle?
John Yeates Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 John Yeates Middle rank among middle schools in Suffolk?
By Resource Investment Index, John Yeates Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Suffolk, 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 Suffolk on the city page.
What other schools are in Suffolk City Public Schools?
Besides John Yeates Middle, Suffolk City Public Schools also operates King's Fork High (1,686 students), Nansemond River High (1,683 students), and Lakeland High (1,045 students). See the Suffolk City Public Schools district page for the complete list.