Enrollment
509
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.2%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Yeates Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Yeates Middle
John Yeates Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Suffolk, Virginia, enrolling 509 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 64.2% lands close to the Virginia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 509 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 217 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and African American (36%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 255 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
10.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Suffolk's middle schools, it stands alongside King's Fork Middle (986 students): John Yeates Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.8:1 vs 13.5:1).
Suffolk City Public Schools also operates King's Fork High (1,686 students) and Nansemond River High (1,683 students) alongside John Yeates 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 Yeates Middle compares
John Yeates 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,163
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Suffolk City Public Schools, which includes John Yeates Middle.
$13,163
Per student
-10%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.0%
State 47.5%
Federal 12.5%
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 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
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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.
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 (~509 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is John Yeates Middle a good school?
John Yeates Middle earns 59/100 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 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.
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