Enrollment
753
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chesapeake, VA
Jolliff Middle
Federal NCES profile for Jolliff Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510081001954
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jolliff Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 10
- middle schools in Chesapeake · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 39.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Jolliff Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jolliff Middle ranks #3 of 10 middle schools in Chesapeake, VA.
School address
District: Chesapeake City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510081001954 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.2%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jolliff Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jolliff Middle
Jolliff Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Chesapeake, Virginia, enrolling 753 students.
At 13.7:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 753 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 293 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #95.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and African American (34%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 251 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Chesapeake's middle schools, it stands alongside Great Bridge Middle (1,309 students): Jolliff Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 15.4:1).
Chesapeake City Public Schools also operates Grassfield High (2,345 students) and Oscar F. Smith High (2,264 students) alongside Jolliff 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 Jolliff Middle compares
Jolliff 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▼ 32% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 753 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
753
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 49% in Virginia - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,740
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 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 42.8%
African American 34.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 42.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Jolliff Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chesapeake City Public Schools, which includes Jolliff Middle.
$13,740
Per student
-6%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.1%
State 42.6%
Federal 10.3%
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 Jolliff Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grassfield High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oscar F. Smith High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Branch High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deep Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian River High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jolliff Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,345
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 2,264
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,138
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,634
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar middle schools in Chesapeake
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Great Bridge Middle
Standard public school
1,309 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Hugo a. Owens Middle
Standard public school
1,286 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Hickory Middle
Standard public school
1,285 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Oscar Smith Middle
Standard public school
967 students 11:1 students per teacher
Western Branch Middle
Standard public school
855 students 13:1 students per teacher
Greenbrier Middle
Standard public school
788 students 11.4:1 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 (~753 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jolliff Middle
How many students attend Jolliff Middle?
Jolliff Middle has 753 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chesapeake, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jolliff Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Jolliff Middle is 13.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 13% 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 Jolliff Middle?
39.2% of students at Jolliff Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jolliff Middle?
The largest demographic group at Jolliff Middle is White at 42.8% of enrollment, in Chesapeake, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jolliff Middle?
Jolliff Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Jolliff Middle rank among middle schools in Chesapeake?
By Resource Investment Index, Jolliff Middle ranks #3 of 10 middle schools in Chesapeake, 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 Chesapeake on the city page.
Is Jolliff Middle a good school?
Jolliff Middle earns 54/100 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 Chesapeake City Public Schools?
Besides Jolliff Middle, Chesapeake City Public Schools also operates Grassfield High (2,345 students), Oscar F. Smith High (2,264 students), and Western Branch High (2,138 students). See the Chesapeake City Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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