Enrollment
144
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.7%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary
Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Bluefield, Virginia, enrolling 144 students.
At 14.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.7% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Virginia schools, with 144 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 56 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #43, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 360 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Tazewell County Public Schools spends $11,631 per pupil, 21% below the Virginia average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Bluefield's public schools, it stands alongside Dudley Primary (208 students): Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.4:1 vs 9.9:1).
Tazewell County Public Schools also operates Richlands Elementary (576 students) and Richlands High (557 students) alongside Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary.
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 Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary compares
Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,631
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tazewell County Public Schools, which includes Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary.
$11,631
Per student
-21%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.6%
State 65.5%
Federal 12.9%
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 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
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~144 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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