Enrollment
914
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Richmond, VA
Pocahontas Middle
Federal NCES profile for Pocahontas 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 510189001911
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pocahontas Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Virginia schools.
- #11 of 15
- middle schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pocahontas Middle has class sizes larger than 97% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pocahontas Middle ranks #11 of 15 middle schools in Richmond, VA.
School address
District: Henrico County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510189001911 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.4%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pocahontas Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pocahontas Middle
Pocahontas Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Richmond, Virginia, enrolling 914 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.3:1 is larger than about 97% of Virginia schools and 32% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 914 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 303 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #200.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 305 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
14.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Richmond's middle schools, it stands alongside River City Middle (1,150 students): Pocahontas Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.3:1 vs 11:1).
Henrico County Public Schools also operates John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students) and Deep Run High (1,992 students) alongside Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas Middle compares
Pocahontas 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 32% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 54% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 914 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
914
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 97% in Virginia - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,658
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 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 62.3%
African American 13.1%
Asian 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Pocahontas Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henrico County Public Schools, which includes Pocahontas Middle.
$12,658
Per student
-14%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.5%
State 42.1%
Federal 7.4%
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 Pocahontas Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Randolph Tucker High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deep Run High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glen Allen High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Springs High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Douglas S. Freeman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pocahontas Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,132
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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 middle schools in Richmond
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
River City Middle
Standard public school
1,150 students 11:1 students per teacher
Tuckahoe Middle
Standard public school
1,114 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
George H. Moody Middle
Standard public school
1,086 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Quioccasin Middle
Standard public school
1,053 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Brookland Middle
Standard public school
1,034 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Fairfield Middle
Standard public school
936 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~914 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pocahontas Middle
How many students attend Pocahontas Middle?
Pocahontas Middle has 914 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Richmond, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pocahontas Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pocahontas Middle is 18.3:1, which is 32% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pocahontas Middle?
26.4% of students at Pocahontas Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pocahontas Middle?
The largest demographic group at Pocahontas Middle is White at 62.3% of enrollment, in Richmond, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pocahontas Middle?
Pocahontas Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Pocahontas Middle rank among middle schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Pocahontas Middle ranks #11 of 15 middle 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 middle schools in Richmond on the city page.
Is Pocahontas Middle a good school?
Pocahontas Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 Henrico County Public Schools?
Besides Pocahontas Middle, 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.
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