- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mechanicsville, VA
Oak Knoll Middle
Federal NCES profile for Oak Knoll Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510183002277
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Knoll Middle earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Mechanicsville · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 12.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Knoll Middle has class sizes smaller than 87% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Knoll Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Mechanicsville, VA.
School address
District: Hanover County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510183002277 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Oak Knoll Middle shrank from 941 students in 2022-23 to 881 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 78.5 → 69.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 510183002277 · Mechanicsville, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
862 enr · 11.1:1 · 12.4% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlee High (1,470 students)
Oak Knoll Middle shrank from 941 students in 2022-23 to 881 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 78.5 → 69.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Oak Knoll Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atlee High
Atlee High
1,470 students
- Hanover High
Hanover High
1,349 students
- Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry High
1,294 students
- Mechanicsville
Mechanicsville High
1,245 students
- Chickahominy M
Chickahominy Middle
1,199 students
- This school
Oak Knoll Middle
862 students
What this shows Oak Knoll Middle reports 862 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Knoll Middle compares
Oak Knoll 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.4% | ▼ 78% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 862 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
862
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 13% in Virginia - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,035
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
93
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.1%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.3, Oak Knoll Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hanover County Public Schools reports $13,035 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Knoll Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlee High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hanover High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Patrick Henry High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mechanicsville High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chickahominy Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Knoll Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,349
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 1,199
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar middle schools in Mechanicsville
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~862 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Knoll Middle
How many students attend Oak Knoll Middle?
Oak Knoll Middle has 862 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mechanicsville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 941 (2022-23) → 881 (2023-24), down 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Knoll Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Knoll Middle is 11.1:1, which is 20% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 29% 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 Oak Knoll Middle?
12.4% of students at Oak Knoll Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Knoll Middle?
The largest demographic group at Oak Knoll Middle is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Mechanicsville, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Knoll Middle?
Oak Knoll Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Oak Knoll Middle rank among middle schools in Mechanicsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Knoll Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Mechanicsville, 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 Mechanicsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Hanover County Public Schools?
Besides Oak Knoll Middle, Hanover County Public Schools also operates Atlee High (1,470 students), Hanover High (1,349 students), and Patrick Henry High (1,294 students). See the Hanover County Public Schools district page for the complete list.