Enrollment
1,150
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 510324003019
River City Middle — Richmond, VA
Federal NCES profile for River City Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 10
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Richmond City Public Schools · Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
105.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 14:1 Virginia avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.8%
vs 59.9% Virginia avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How River City Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
River City Middle reports 1,150 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 105.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 20% below the Virginia state mean of 14:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 30% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 97.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 63% above the Virginia average and 89% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 288 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 35.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Richmond City Public Schools spends $22,807 per pupil district-wide, above the Virginia average of $16,211 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 40.0% from local sources (property taxes), 34.3% from the state, and 25.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How River City Middle compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 14:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.8% | ▲ 63% | 59.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,150 | top 89% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
97.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 63% above the Virginia average of 59.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
— 20% below state mean
Top 11% in Virginia — lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
35.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,807
per pupil, district-wide
— above Virginia avg of $16,211
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 288 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
341
in-school suspensions + 443 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 68.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,150 Top 89% in Virginia — larger than 11% of 1,869 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 105.0
Students per teacher 11.2:1 -20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 97.8% +63% vs state
NCES ID 510324003019
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.3%
African American 32.8%
White 2.7%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 288:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 35.9%
In-school suspensions 341
Out-of-school suspensions 443
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richmond City Public Schools, which includes River City Middle.
$22,807
Per student
+41%
vs Virginia
Avg $16,211
+17%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 40.0%
State 34.3%
Federal 25.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
Similar middle schools in Richmond
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Quioccasin Middle
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Brookland Middle
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1,034 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Fairfield Middle
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Pocahontas Middle
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about River City Middle
How many students attend River City Middle?
River City Middle has 1,150 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Richmond, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River City Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at River City Middle is 11.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Virginia average of 14:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at River City Middle?
97.8% of students at River City Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 59.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River City Middle?
The largest demographic group at River City Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 62.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Richmond, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River City Middle?
River City Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.