- Enrollment
- 2,132
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Richmond, VA
Mills E. Godwin High
Federal NCES profile for Mills E. Godwin High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510189001851
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mills E. Godwin High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #8 of 15
- high schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 23.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mills E. Godwin High has class sizes larger than 94% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mills E. Godwin High ranks #8 of 15 high schools in Richmond, VA.
School address
District: Henrico County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510189001851 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Mills E. Godwin High held near 1,740 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 97.5 → 100.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 510189001851 · Richmond, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,702 enr · 17.5:1 · 23.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students)
Mills E. Godwin High held near 1,740 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 97.5 → 100.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Mills E. Godwin High 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
Mills E. Godwin High
1,702 students
What this shows Mills E. Godwin High reports 1,702 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mills E. Godwin High compares
Mills E. Godwin High 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.9% | ▼ 59% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,702 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,702
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 94% in Virginia - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
137
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.2%
Asian 16.8%
African American 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Mills E. Godwin High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
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 Mills E. Godwin High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Randolph Tucker High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deep Run High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Allen High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Springs High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Douglas S. Freeman High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mills E. Godwin High'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 high schools in Richmond
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
John Randolph Tucker High
Standard public school
2,132 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Douglas S. Freeman High
Standard public school
1,881 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Hermitage High
Standard public school
1,719 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Monacan High
Standard public school
1,644 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Huguenot High
Standard public school
1,469 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Varina High
Standard public school
1,420 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~1,702 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mills E. Godwin High
How many students attend Mills E. Godwin High?
Mills E. Godwin High has 1,702 students enrolled. It is a high school in Richmond, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,773 (2022-23) → 1,740 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mills E. Godwin High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mills E. Godwin High is 17.5:1, which is 26% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mills E. Godwin High?
23.9% of students at Mills E. Godwin High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mills E. Godwin High?
The largest demographic group at Mills E. Godwin High is White at 59.2% of enrollment, in Richmond, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mills E. Godwin High?
Mills E. Godwin High has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Mills E. Godwin High rank among high schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Mills E. Godwin High ranks #8 of 15 high 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 high schools in Richmond on the city page.
What other schools are in Henrico County Public Schools?
Besides Mills E. Godwin High, 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.