- Enrollment
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Smithfield, VA
Smithfield Middle
Federal NCES profile for Smithfield Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510201000874
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smithfield Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Smithfield · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 39.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Smithfield Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smithfield Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Smithfield, VA.
School address
District: Isle of Wight County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510201000874 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Smithfield Middle held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 40.5 → 40.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 510201000874 · Smithfield, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
565 enr · 14.1:1 · 39.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Smithfield High (1,322 students)
Smithfield Middle held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 40.5 → 40.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Smithfield Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Smithfield Hig
Smithfield High
1,322 students
- Westside Eleme
Westside Elementary
682 students
- Hardy Elementa
Hardy Elementary
649 students
- Windsor Elemen
Windsor Elementary
624 students
- Carrollton Ele
Carrollton Elementary
569 students
- This school
Smithfield Middle
565 students
What this shows Smithfield Middle reports 565 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smithfield Middle compares
Smithfield 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.1% | ▼ 32% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 565 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
565
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 55% in Virginia - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.8%
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
$13,320
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.7%
African American 27.8%
Two or More 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Smithfield Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Isle of Wight County Public Schools reports $13,320 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smithfield Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hardy Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Windsor Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carrollton Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smithfield Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~565 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Smithfield Middle
How many students attend Smithfield Middle?
Smithfield Middle has 565 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Smithfield, VA. CCD year-over-year: 609 (2022-23) → 601 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smithfield Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Smithfield Middle is 14.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Smithfield Middle?
39.1% of students at Smithfield Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smithfield Middle?
The largest demographic group at Smithfield Middle is White at 51.7% of enrollment, in Smithfield, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smithfield Middle?
Smithfield Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Smithfield Middle rank among public schools in Smithfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Smithfield Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Smithfield, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Isle of Wight County Public Schools?
Besides Smithfield Middle, Isle of Wight County Public Schools also operates Smithfield High (1,322 students), Westside Elementary (682 students), and Hardy Elementary (649 students). See the Isle of Wight County Public Schools district page for the complete list.