Enrollment
829
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.6%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Kent Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Kent Middle
New Kent Middle is a mid-sized middle school in New Kent, Virginia, enrolling 829 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 829 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 326 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #315, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 415 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 309 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 829 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
New Kent County Public Schools also operates New Kent High (1,073 students) and New Kent Elementary (601 students) alongside New Kent 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 New Kent Middle compares
New Kent 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,932
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Kent County Public Schools, which includes New Kent Middle.
$11,932
Per student
-19%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.5%
State 50.4%
Federal 9.1%
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 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
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
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 (~829 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in New Kent on the city page.
Is New Kent Middle a good school?
New Kent Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Virginia schools. 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 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.
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