- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
King's Fork Middle held near 984 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 73.0 → 68.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-47 students YoY 510371002321 · Suffolk, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
986 enr · 13.5:1 · 63.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: King's Fork High (1,686 students)
King's Fork Middle held near 984 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 73.0 → 68.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
King's Fork 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
- This school
King's Fork Middle
986 students
- Florence Bowse
Florence Bowser Elementary
926 students
- Northern Shore
Northern Shores Elementary
798 students
What this shows King's Fork Middle reports 986 students on the CCD universe file.
How King's Fork Middle compares
King's Fork 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 1,683
- 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.
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 (~986 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,031 (2022-23) → 984 (2023-24), nearly flat (-47).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.