- Enrollment
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Richmond, VA
River City Middle
Federal NCES profile for River City Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510324003019
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River City Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Virginia schools.
- #12 of 15
- middle schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 97.8%
- free-lunch eligible
River City Middle has class sizes smaller than 88% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River City Middle ranks #12 of 15 middle schools in Richmond, VA.
School address
District: Richmond City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510324003019 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
River City Middle held near 1,177 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 105.5 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 510324003019 · Richmond, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,150 enr · 11:1 · 97.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Huguenot High (1,469 students)
River City Middle held near 1,177 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 105.5 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
River City Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huguenot High
Huguenot High
1,469 students
- This school
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
- Armstrong High
Armstrong High
709 students
What this shows River City Middle reports 1,150 students on the CCD universe file.
How River City Middle compares
River City 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 21% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.8% | ▲ 70% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,150 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,150
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 12% in Virginia - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.9%
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, River City Middle 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 River City Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huguenot High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Wythe High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cardinal Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Armstrong High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River City Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle schools in Richmond
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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
Pocahontas Middle
Standard public school
914 students 18.3:1 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 (~1,150 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,180 (2022-23) → 1,177 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at River City Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at River City Middle is 11:1, which is 21% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 30% 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 River City Middle?
97.8% of students at River City Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
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% of enrollment, in Richmond, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River City Middle?
River City Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 River City Middle rank among middle schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, River City Middle ranks #12 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 Richmond City Public Schools?
Besides River City Middle, Richmond City Public Schools also operates Huguenot High (1,469 students), George Wythe High (1,116 students), and Cardinal Elementary (821 students). See the Richmond City Public Schools district page for the complete list.