An equity score of 44/100 ranks Amelia County Public Schools #80 of 131 districts in Virginia (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.
At $14,096 per pupil, Amelia County Public Schools ranks #96 of 131 Virginia districts by per-pupil spending (Virginia districts). NCES F-33 finance data.
1,663
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$14,096
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types
District-Level NCES Analysis
Amelia County Public Schools operates 3 public schools serving 1,663 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Virginia. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 high, 1 middle schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Amelia County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,096 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 131 Virginia districts by per-pupil spending. See how Virginia compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 33.0% local, 54.7% state, and 12.2% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 44/100, ranked #80 of 131 in Virginia against a state average of 50, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.
Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (3 AP courses district-wide), a 266.7:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 22.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 65.2% White, 15.1% African American, 10.4% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Amelia County High, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
Its largest campus is Amelia County Elementary, enrolling 778 students (49% of the district's total enrollment).
Amelia County Elementary accounts for 46.8% of all Amelia County Public Schools student enrollment
That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Amelia County Public Schools a distant remainder — means Amelia County Public Schools-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.
Amelia County Public Schools school enrollment varies 2.5× across entities
Amelia County Public Schools school enrollment ranges from 306 students (lowest) to 778 students (highest), a spread of 472 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio, most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.
Amelia County Public Schools reports 85.1% free-lunch eligibility
The reported share is at least 75%, indicating a high concentration of measured economic need. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.
Amelia County Public Schools student-counselor ratio is 267:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts
student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Amelia County Public Schools is typically wider than the Amelia County Public Schools-aggregate figure suggests.
Amelia County Public Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 22.5% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism
chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Amelia County Public Schools is typically wider than the Amelia County Public Schools-aggregate figure suggests.
How many schools are in Amelia County Public Schools?
Amelia County Public Schools has 3 schools, including 1 combined, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,663 students.
How much does Amelia County Public Schools spend per student?
Amelia County Public Schools spends $14,096 per student. The district has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #80 in Virginia.
What is the demographic composition of Amelia County Public Schools?
Amelia County Public Schools students are 65.2% White, 15.1% African American, 10.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for Amelia County Public Schools?
Amelia County Public Schools has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #80 out of 131 districts in Virginia.