Enrollment
565
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.1%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Smithfield Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Smithfield Middle
Smithfield Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Smithfield, Virginia, enrolling 565 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 565 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 272 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #241, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and African American (28%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 283 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 146 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 565 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Isle of Wight County Public Schools also operates Smithfield High (1,322 students) and Westside Elementary (682 students) alongside Smithfield 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 Smithfield Middle compares
Smithfield 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,803
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Isle of Wight County Public Schools, which includes Smithfield Middle.
$12,803
Per student
-13%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.9%
State 47.9%
Federal 14.2%
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 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
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
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 (~565 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Smithfield on the city page.
Is Smithfield Middle a good school?
Smithfield Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. 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 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.
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