- Enrollment
- 2,582
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Midlothian, VA
Tomahawk Creek Middle
Federal NCES profile for Tomahawk Creek Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510084002754
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tomahawk Creek Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Midlothian · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 13.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Tomahawk Creek Middle has class sizes larger than 81% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tomahawk Creek Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Midlothian, VA.
School address
District: Chesterfield County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510084002754 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-68 students YoY
Tomahawk Creek Middle held near 1,612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-68 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 104.3 → 111.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-68 students YoY 510084002754 · Midlothian, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,650 enr · 15.9:1 · 13.4% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Dale High (2,582 students)
Tomahawk Creek Middle held near 1,612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-68 headcount). Teacher FTE added 104.3 → 111.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Tomahawk Creek Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas Dale Hi
Thomas Dale High
2,582 students
- Cosby High
Cosby High
2,507 students
- Manchester Hig
Manchester High
2,236 students
- Lloyd C. Bird
Lloyd C. Bird High
2,131 students
- Midlothian Hig
Midlothian High
2,048 students
- This school
Tomahawk Creek Middle
1,650 students
What this shows Tomahawk Creek Middle reports 1,650 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tomahawk Creek Middle compares
Tomahawk Creek 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.4% | ▼ 77% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,650 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,650
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Virginia - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,776
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
Counselors5.5 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.4%
African American 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Asian 5.0%
Two or More 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 68.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Tomahawk Creek Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chesterfield County Public Schools reports $12,776 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tomahawk Creek Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Dale High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cosby High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manchester High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lloyd C. Bird High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midlothian High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tomahawk Creek Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,507
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,236
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,048
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Midlothian
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Bailey Bridge Middle
Standard public school
1,496 students 15:1 students per teacher
Midlothian Middle
Standard public school
1,330 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Swift Creek Middle
Standard public school
1,180 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Robious Middle
Standard public school
1,081 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 (~1,650 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tomahawk Creek Middle
How many students attend Tomahawk Creek Middle?
Tomahawk Creek Middle has 1,650 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Midlothian, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,680 (2022-23) → 1,612 (2023-24), nearly flat (-68).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tomahawk Creek Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Tomahawk Creek Middle is 15.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tomahawk Creek Middle?
13.4% of students at Tomahawk Creek Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tomahawk Creek Middle?
The largest demographic group at Tomahawk Creek Middle is White at 68.4% of enrollment, in Midlothian, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tomahawk Creek Middle?
Tomahawk Creek Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Tomahawk Creek Middle rank among middle schools in Midlothian?
By Resource Investment Index, Tomahawk Creek Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Midlothian, 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 Midlothian on the city page.
What other schools are in Chesterfield County Public Schools?
Besides Tomahawk Creek Middle, Chesterfield County Public Schools also operates Thomas Dale High (2,582 students), Cosby High (2,507 students), and Manchester High (2,236 students). See the Chesterfield County Public Schools district page for the complete list.