Enrollment
1,150
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
105.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.8%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How River City Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at River City Middle
River City Middle is a high-poverty, large middle school in Richmond, Virginia, enrolling 1,150 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11:1, River City Middle is leaner than roughly 88% of Virginia schools and 21% under the state's 13.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 97.8% of students qualify for free meals, 70% above the Virginia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 1,150 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 83 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #42.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and African American (33%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 288 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Richmond City Public Schools spends $21,583 per pupil, 47% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 25.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 784 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,150 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Richmond's middle schools, it stands alongside Tuckahoe Middle (1,114 students): River City Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11:1 vs 18.6:1).
Richmond City Public Schools also operates Huguenot High (1,469 students) and George Wythe High (1,116 students) alongside River City 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 River City Middle compares
River City 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,583
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richmond City Public Schools, which includes River City Middle.
$21,583
Per student
+47%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
- 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
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 (~1,150 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
Next steps
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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 11:1, 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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is River City Middle a good school?
River City Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% 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 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.
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