- Enrollment
- 2,132
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Pocahontas Middle held near 834 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.5 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 510189001911 · Richmond, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
914 enr · 18.3:1 · 26.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students)
Pocahontas Middle held near 834 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.5 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Pocahontas Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Randolph
John Randolph Tucker High
2,132 students
- Deep Run High
Deep Run High
1,992 students
- Glen Allen Hig
Glen Allen High
1,939 students
- Highland Sprin
Highland Springs High
1,928 students
- Douglas S. Fre
Douglas S. Freeman High
1,881 students
- This school
Pocahontas Middle
914 students
What this shows Pocahontas Middle reports 914 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pocahontas Middle compares
Pocahontas Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,973
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 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.
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
District finance for Henrico County Public Schools reports $12,973 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~914 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 825 (2022-23) → 834 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.