- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Abingdon, VA
Abingdon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Abingdon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510390001735
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abingdon Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Abingdon · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 69.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Abingdon Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Abingdon Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Abingdon, VA.
School address
District: Washington County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510390001735 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Abingdon Elementary held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 510390001735 · Abingdon, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 12.2:1 · 69.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Abingdon High (914 students)
Abingdon Elementary held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Abingdon Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abingdon High
Abingdon High
914 students
- E.B. Stanley M
E.B. Stanley Middle
659 students
- John S. Battle
John S. Battle High
613 students
- High Point Ele
High Point Elementary
582 students
- Watauga Elemen
Watauga Elementary
581 students
- This school
Abingdon Elementary
426 students
What this shows Abingdon Elementary reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Abingdon Elementary compares
Abingdon Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.7% | ▲ 21% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 24% in Virginia - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,125
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 85.9%
African American 5.4%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.6, Abingdon Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington County Public Schools reports $14,125 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Abingdon Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| E.B. Stanley Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John S. Battle High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| High Point Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Watauga Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Abingdon Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Abingdon
2 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 (~426 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Abingdon Elementary
How many students attend Abingdon Elementary?
Abingdon Elementary has 426 students enrolled. It is a public school in Abingdon, VA. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 410 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abingdon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Abingdon Elementary is 12.2:1, which is 12% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Abingdon Elementary?
69.7% of students at Abingdon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Abingdon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Abingdon Elementary is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Abingdon, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abingdon Elementary?
Abingdon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Abingdon Elementary rank among schools in Abingdon?
By Resource Investment Index, Abingdon Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Abingdon, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Abingdon on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington County Public Schools?
Besides Abingdon Elementary, Washington County Public Schools also operates Abingdon High (914 students), E.B. Stanley Middle (659 students), and John S. Battle High (613 students). See the Washington County Public Schools district page for the complete list.