- Enrollment
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Richmond, VA
Thomas C. Boushall Middle
Federal NCES profile for Thomas C. Boushall Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510324002078
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas C. Boushall Middle earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 15
- middle schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 97.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas C. Boushall Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas C. Boushall Middle ranks #2 of 15 middle schools in Richmond, VA.
School address
District: Richmond City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510324002078 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Thomas C. Boushall Middle held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.5 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 510324002078 · Richmond, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
621 enr · 13.2:1 · 97.7% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Huguenot High (1,469 students)
Thomas C. Boushall Middle held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.5 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Thomas C. Boushall Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huguenot High
Huguenot High
1,469 students
- River City Mid
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
- This school
Thomas C. Boushall Middle
621 students
What this shows Thomas C. Boushall Middle reports 621 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas C. Boushall Middle compares
Thomas C. Boushall 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.7% | ▲ 70% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 621 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
621
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.7%
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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 40% in Virginia - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
164
in-school suspensions + 140 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 49.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.8%
African American 47.0%
White 1.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Thomas C. Boushall Middle is about as mixed as 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 Thomas C. Boushall Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huguenot High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River City Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Wythe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cardinal Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas C. Boushall Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
Similar middle schools in Richmond
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
River City Middle
Standard public school
1,150 students 11:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~621 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas C. Boushall Middle
How many students attend Thomas C. Boushall Middle?
Thomas C. Boushall Middle has 621 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Richmond, VA. CCD year-over-year: 611 (2022-23) → 617 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas C. Boushall Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas C. Boushall Middle is 13.2:1, which is 5% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 16% 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 Thomas C. Boushall Middle?
97.7% of students at Thomas C. Boushall Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas C. Boushall Middle?
The largest demographic group at Thomas C. Boushall Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 49.8% of enrollment, in Richmond, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas C. Boushall Middle?
Thomas C. Boushall Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Thomas C. Boushall Middle rank among middle schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas C. Boushall Middle ranks #2 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 Thomas C. Boushall Middle, Richmond City Public Schools also operates Huguenot High (1,469 students), River City Middle (1,150 students), and George Wythe High (1,116 students). See the Richmond City Public Schools district page for the complete list.