- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Heathsville, VA
Northumberland Middle
Federal NCES profile for Northumberland Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510273001941
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northumberland Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Heathsville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 89.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Northumberland Middle has class sizes smaller than 95% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northumberland Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Heathsville, VA.
School address
District: Northumberland County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510273001941 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Northumberland Middle shrank from 276 students in 2022-23 to 251 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 510273001941 · Heathsville, VA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
279 enr · 10:1 · 89.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Northumberland Elementary (503 students)
Northumberland Middle shrank from 276 students in 2022-23 to 251 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Northumberland Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northumberland
Northumberland Elementary
503 students
- Northumberland
Northumberland High
380 students
- This school
Northumberland Middle
279 students
What this shows Northumberland Middle reports 279 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northumberland Middle compares
Northumberland Middle is a shrinking 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 28% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.9% | ▲ 56% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 5% in Virginia - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$18,689
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.9%
African American 41.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Northumberland Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northumberland County Public Schools reports $18,689 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northumberland Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northumberland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northumberland Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~279 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10:1)
Frequently asked questions about Northumberland Middle
How many students attend Northumberland Middle?
Northumberland Middle has 279 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Heathsville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 276 (2022-23) → 251 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northumberland Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Northumberland Middle is 10:1, which is 28% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 36% 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 Northumberland Middle?
89.9% of students at Northumberland Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northumberland Middle?
The largest demographic group at Northumberland Middle is White at 41.9% of enrollment, in Heathsville, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northumberland Middle?
Northumberland Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Northumberland Middle rank among public schools in Heathsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Northumberland Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Heathsville, 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 Northumberland County Public Schools?
Besides Northumberland Middle, Northumberland County Public Schools also operates Northumberland Elementary (503 students) and Northumberland High (380 students). See the Northumberland County Public Schools district page for the complete list.