- Enrollment
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richmond, VA
Richmond Alternative
Federal NCES profile for Richmond Alternative, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510324002307
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richmond Alternative earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Virginia schools.
- #63 of 63
- schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 55.4:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 277
- students enrolled
Richmond Alternative has class sizes larger than 99% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richmond Alternative ranks #63 of 63 schools in Richmond, VA.
School address
District: Richmond City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510324002307 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Richmond Alternative shrank from 162 students in 2022-23 to 134 in 2023-24 (-17.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.8 → 5.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 510324002307 · Richmond, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
277 enr · 55.4:1 · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Huguenot High (1,469 students)
Richmond Alternative shrank from 162 students in 2022-23 to 134 in 2023-24 (-17.3%). Teacher FTE lost 5.8 → 5.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Richmond Alternative in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huguenot High
Huguenot High
1,469 students
- River City Mid
River City Middle
1,150 students
- George Wythe H
George Wythe High
1,116 students
- Cardinal Eleme
Cardinal Elementary
821 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High
749 students
- This school 277
Richmond Alternative
277 students
What this shows Richmond Alternative reports 277 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richmond Alternative compares
Richmond Alternative 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 | 55.4:1 | ▲ 299% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
55.4:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
55.4:1
students per teacher
- 299% above state mean
Top 99% in Virginia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
47.7%
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
$21,413
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 194 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 97.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 67.5%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%
Asian 1.8%
Two or More 1.4%
White 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Richmond Alternative is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richmond City Public Schools reports $21,413 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richmond Alternative Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huguenot High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| River City Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Wythe High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cardinal Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richmond Alternative's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Richmond
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Elizabeth Holladay Elementary
Standard public school
859 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Falling Creek Elementary
Standard public school
823 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Cardinal Elementary
Standard public school
821 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Maybeury Elementary
Standard public school
691 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Dumbarton Elementary
Standard public school
684 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Tuckahoe Elementary
Standard public school
682 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~277 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richmond Alternative
How many students attend Richmond Alternative?
Richmond Alternative has 277 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Richmond, VA. CCD year-over-year: 162 (2022-23) → 134 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richmond Alternative?
The student-teacher ratio at Richmond Alternative is 55.4:1, which is 299% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 253% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richmond Alternative?
The largest demographic group at Richmond Alternative is African American at 67.5% of enrollment, in Richmond, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richmond Alternative?
Richmond Alternative has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Richmond Alternative rank among schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Richmond Alternative ranks #63 of 63 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 schools in Richmond on the city page.
What other schools are in Richmond City Public Schools?
Besides Richmond Alternative, Richmond City Public Schools also operates Huguenot High (1,469 students), River City Middle (1,150 students), and George Wythe High (1,116 students). See the Richmond City Public Schools district page for the complete list.