Enrollment
986
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Suffolk, VA
King's Fork Middle
Federal NCES profile for King's Fork Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510371002321
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
King's Fork Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Suffolk · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 63.4%
- free-lunch eligible
King's Fork Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, King's Fork Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Suffolk, VA.
School address
District: Suffolk City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510371002321 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.4%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How King's Fork Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at King's Fork Middle
King's Fork Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in Suffolk, Virginia, enrolling 986 students.
At 13.5:1, 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 63.4% lands close to the Virginia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 986 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.
Among 127 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #97, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (68%) and White (17%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 329 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 405 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 986 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Suffolk's middle schools, it stands alongside John Yeates Middle (509 students): King's Fork Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.5:1 vs 13.8:1).
Suffolk City Public Schools also operates King's Fork High (1,686 students) and Nansemond River High (1,683 students) alongside King's Fork 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 King's Fork Middle compares
King's Fork 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.4% | ▲ 10% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 986 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
986
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 45% in Virginia - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.5%
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
$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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
221
in-school suspensions + 184 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.1 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 68.0%
White 17.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, King's Fork Middle is less 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 King's Fork 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 King's Fork 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Florence Bowser Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northern Shores Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to King's Fork 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
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~986 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about King's Fork Middle
How many students attend King's Fork Middle?
King's Fork Middle has 986 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Suffolk, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at King's Fork Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at King's Fork Middle is 13.5:1, which is 3% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 14% 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 King's Fork Middle?
63.4% of students at King's Fork Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of King's Fork Middle?
The largest demographic group at King's Fork Middle is African American at 68.0% of enrollment, in Suffolk, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for King's Fork Middle?
King's Fork Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 King's Fork Middle rank among middle schools in Suffolk?
By Resource Investment Index, King's Fork Middle ranks #3 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 King's Fork Middle a good school?
King's Fork Middle earns 42/100 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 King's Fork 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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