RIVER CITY MIDDLE

1,180 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Elkhardt-Thompson Middle School, located at 7824 Forest Hill Ave in Richmond, Virginia, serves as a key educational institution within the Richmond Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic and social development of middle-school-aged students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, while encouraging students to take an active role in their educational journey.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Elkhardt-Thompson Middle School places a significant focus on community engagement and student support services. The school often implements programs designed to promote character development, school spirit, and extracurricular involvement, ensuring that students have access to a well-rounded experience. Through collaboration between teachers, administrators, and local families, the school strives to maintain a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes student achievement and personal growth within the Richmond community.

1,180

Total Students

105.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIVER CITY MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	678
Black	454
Asian	9
Two or More	13
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
678 (57.5 %)
Black
454 (38.5 %)
White
24 (2.0 %)
Two or More
13 (1.1 %)
Asian
9 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Richmond City Public Schools
Phone:	(804)272-7554
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,180
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	105.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,138
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 395

Grade 7 388

Grade 8 397