- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Kent, VA
New Kent Middle
Federal NCES profile for New Kent Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510261001037
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Kent Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in New Kent · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 25.6%
- free-lunch eligible
New Kent Middle has class sizes larger than 81% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Kent Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in New Kent, VA.
School address
District: New Kent County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510261001037 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
New Kent Middle grew from 770 students in 2022-23 to 822 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+52 students YoY 510261001037 · New Kent, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
829 enr · 15.9:1 · 25.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: New Kent High (1,073 students)
New Kent Middle grew from 770 students in 2022-23 to 822 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
New Kent Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Kent High
New Kent High
1,073 students
- This school
New Kent Middle
829 students
- New Kent Eleme
New Kent Elementary
601 students
- Quinton Elemen
Quinton Elementary
559 students
- George W. Watk
George W. Watkins Elementary
510 students
What this shows New Kent Middle reports 829 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Kent Middle compares
New Kent Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.6% | ▼ 56% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 829 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
829
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Virginia - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$13,400
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
195
in-school suspensions + 114 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.0%
African American 9.5%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, New Kent Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Kent County Public Schools reports $13,400 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Kent Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Kent High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Kent Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Quinton Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George W. Watkins Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Kent Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~829 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Kent Middle
How many students attend New Kent Middle?
New Kent Middle has 829 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Kent, VA. CCD year-over-year: 770 (2022-23) → 822 (2023-24), up 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Kent Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at New Kent Middle is 15.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Kent Middle?
25.6% of students at New Kent Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Kent Middle?
The largest demographic group at New Kent Middle is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in New Kent, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Kent Middle?
New Kent Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 New Kent Middle rank among public schools in New Kent?
By Resource Investment Index, New Kent Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in New Kent, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in New Kent County Public Schools?
Besides New Kent Middle, New Kent County Public Schools also operates New Kent High (1,073 students), New Kent Elementary (601 students), and Quinton Elementary (559 students). See the New Kent County Public Schools district page for the complete list.