Enrollment
1,114
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Richmond, VA
Tuckahoe Middle
Federal NCES profile for Tuckahoe 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 510189000832
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tuckahoe Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Virginia schools.
- #5 of 15
- middle schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 43.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Tuckahoe Middle has class sizes larger than 98% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tuckahoe Middle ranks #5 of 15 middle schools in Richmond, VA.
School address
District: Henrico County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510189000832 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.4%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tuckahoe Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tuckahoe Middle
Tuckahoe Middle is a large middle school in Richmond, Virginia, enrolling 1,114 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.6:1 is larger than about 98% of Virginia schools and 34% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 43.4% lands close to the Virginia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 1,114 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 158 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #40.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 279 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Discipline events run high: 251 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,114 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Richmond's middle schools, it stands alongside River City Middle (1,150 students): Tuckahoe Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.6:1 vs 11:1).
Henrico County Public Schools also operates John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students) and Deep Run High (1,992 students) alongside Tuckahoe 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 Tuckahoe Middle compares
Tuckahoe 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 34% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.4% | ▼ 25% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,114 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,114
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 98% in Virginia - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,658
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
126
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.5 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 56.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
African American 13.5%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Tuckahoe Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henrico County Public Schools, which includes Tuckahoe Middle.
$12,658
Per student
-14%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.5%
State 42.1%
Federal 7.4%
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 Tuckahoe Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Randolph Tucker High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deep Run High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glen Allen High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Springs High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Douglas S. Freeman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tuckahoe Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,132
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,992
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,928
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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
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 (~1,114 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Tuckahoe Middle
How many students attend Tuckahoe Middle?
Tuckahoe Middle has 1,114 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Richmond, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tuckahoe Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Tuckahoe Middle is 18.6:1, which is 34% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tuckahoe Middle?
43.4% of students at Tuckahoe Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tuckahoe Middle?
The largest demographic group at Tuckahoe Middle is White at 56.6% of enrollment, in Richmond, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tuckahoe Middle?
Tuckahoe Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Tuckahoe Middle rank among middle schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Tuckahoe Middle ranks #5 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 Tuckahoe Middle a good school?
Tuckahoe Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 Henrico County Public Schools?
Besides Tuckahoe Middle, Henrico County Public Schools also operates John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students), Deep Run High (1,992 students), and Glen Allen High (1,939 students). See the Henrico County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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