- Enrollment
- 2,132
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Richmond, VA
L. Douglas Wilder Middle
Federal NCES profile for L. Douglas Wilder Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510189001622
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
L. Douglas Wilder Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Virginia schools.
- #8 of 15
- middle schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 89.4%
- free-lunch eligible
L. Douglas Wilder Middle has class sizes larger than 76% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, L. Douglas Wilder Middle ranks #8 of 15 middle schools in Richmond, VA.
School address
District: Henrico County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510189001622 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
L. Douglas Wilder Middle held near 769 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 50.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 510189001622 · Richmond, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
758 enr · 15.5:1 · 89.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students)
L. Douglas Wilder Middle held near 769 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 50.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
L. Douglas Wilder Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Randolph
John Randolph Tucker High
2,132 students
- Deep Run High
Deep Run High
1,992 students
- Glen Allen Hig
Glen Allen High
1,939 students
- Highland Sprin
Highland Springs High
1,928 students
- Douglas S. Fre
Douglas S. Freeman High
1,881 students
- This school 758
L. Douglas Wilder Middle
758 students
What this shows L. Douglas Wilder Middle reports 758 students on the CCD universe file.
How L. Douglas Wilder Middle compares
L. Douglas Wilder 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.4% | ▲ 55% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 758 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
758
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Virginia - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$12,973
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 190 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 130 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 62.3%
White 14.2%
Asian 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, L. Douglas Wilder Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henrico County Public Schools reports $12,973 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How L. Douglas Wilder Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Randolph Tucker High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deep Run High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Allen High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Douglas S. Freeman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to L. Douglas Wilder Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,992
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,928
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Richmond
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
River City Middle
Standard public school
1,150 students 11:1 students per teacher
Tuckahoe Middle
Standard public school
1,114 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
George H. Moody Middle
Standard public school
1,086 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Quioccasin Middle
Standard public school
1,053 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Brookland Middle
Standard public school
1,034 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Fairfield Middle
Standard public school
936 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~758 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about L. Douglas Wilder Middle
How many students attend L. Douglas Wilder Middle?
L. Douglas Wilder Middle has 758 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Richmond, VA. CCD year-over-year: 761 (2022-23) → 769 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at L. Douglas Wilder Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at L. Douglas Wilder Middle is 15.5:1, which is 12% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at L. Douglas Wilder Middle?
89.4% of students at L. Douglas Wilder Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of L. Douglas Wilder Middle?
The largest demographic group at L. Douglas Wilder Middle is African American at 62.3% of enrollment, in Richmond, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for L. Douglas Wilder Middle?
L. Douglas Wilder Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 L. Douglas Wilder Middle rank among middle schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, L. Douglas Wilder Middle ranks #8 of 15 middle schools in Richmond, 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 Richmond on the city page.
What other schools are in Henrico County Public Schools?
Besides L. Douglas Wilder Middle, Henrico County Public Schools also operates John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students), Deep Run High (1,992 students), and Glen Allen High (1,939 students). See the Henrico County Public Schools district page for the complete list.