- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bluefield, VA
Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510381001645
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Bluefield · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 82.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Bluefield, VA.
School address
District: Tazewell County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510381001645 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary grew from 139 students in 2022-23 to 155 in 2023-24 (+11.5%).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 12.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 510381001645 · Bluefield, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
144 enr · 14.4:1 · 82.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Richlands Elementary (576 students)
Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary grew from 139 students in 2022-23 to 155 in 2023-24 (+11.5%). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 12.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richlands Elem
Richlands Elementary
576 students
- Richlands High
Richlands High
557 students
- Tazewell High
Tazewell High
509 students
- Graham High
Graham High
489 students
- Richlands Midd
Richlands Middle
447 students
- This school 144
Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary
144 students
What this shows Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary reports 144 students on the CCD universe file.
How Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary compares
Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.7% | ▲ 44% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
144
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in Virginia - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,165
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.2%
African American 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Largest group: White at 97.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.5, Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tazewell County Public Schools reports $13,165 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richlands Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richlands High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tazewell High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Graham High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richlands Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Bluefield
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~144 students)
Frequently asked questions about Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary
How many students attend Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary?
Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary has 144 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bluefield, VA. CCD year-over-year: 139 (2022-23) → 155 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary?
82.7% of students at Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary is White at 97.2% of enrollment, in Bluefield, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary?
Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary rank among public schools in Bluefield?
By Resource Investment Index, Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Bluefield, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bluefield on the city page.
What other schools are in Tazewell County Public Schools?
Besides Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary, Tazewell County Public Schools also operates Richlands Elementary (576 students), Richlands High (557 students), and Tazewell High (509 students). See the Tazewell County Public Schools district page for the complete list.