- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Culpeper, VA
A.G. Richardson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for A.G. Richardson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510105000374
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A.G. Richardson Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Culpeper · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
A.G. Richardson Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A.G. Richardson Elementary ranks #3 of 7 schools in Culpeper, VA.
School address
District: Culpeper County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510105000374 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
A.G. Richardson Elementary held near 568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 510105000374 · Culpeper, VA Other · MID · TRAD
563 enr · 14.8:1 · 36.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastern View High (1,529 students)
A.G. Richardson Elementary held near 568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
A.G. Richardson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastern View H
Eastern View High
1,529 students
- Culpeper Count
Culpeper County High
1,204 students
- Culpeper Middl
Culpeper Middle
1,040 students
- Floyd T. Binns
Floyd T. Binns Middle
825 students
- Emerald Hill E
Emerald Hill Elementary
702 students
- This school 563
A.G. Richardson Elementary
563 students
What this shows A.G. Richardson Elementary reports 563 students on the CCD universe file.
How A.G. Richardson Elementary compares
A.G. Richardson 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▼ 36% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in Virginia - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$13,061
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 563 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
Two or More 11.7%
African American 11.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, A.G. Richardson Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Culpeper County Public Schools reports $13,061 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How A.G. Richardson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern View High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Culpeper County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Culpeper Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Floyd T. Binns Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Emerald Hill Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A.G. Richardson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,040
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 825
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Culpeper
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Emerald Hill Elementary
Standard public school
702 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Sycamore Park Elementary
Standard public school
689 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Yowell Elementary
Standard public school
687 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Pearl Sample Elementary
Standard public school
680 students 17:1 students per teacher
Farmington Elementary
Standard public school
453 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Galbreath-Marshall Building
Standard public school
9 students 9:1 students per teacher
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 (~563 students)
Frequently asked questions about A.G. Richardson Elementary
How many students attend A.G. Richardson Elementary?
A.G. Richardson Elementary has 563 students enrolled. It is a public school in Culpeper, VA. CCD year-over-year: 545 (2022-23) → 568 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at A.G. Richardson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at A.G. Richardson Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at A.G. Richardson Elementary?
36.7% of students at A.G. Richardson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A.G. Richardson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at A.G. Richardson Elementary is White at 56.8% of enrollment, in Culpeper, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A.G. Richardson Elementary?
A.G. Richardson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 A.G. Richardson Elementary rank among schools in Culpeper?
By Resource Investment Index, A.G. Richardson Elementary ranks #3 of 7 schools in Culpeper, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Culpeper on the city page.
What other schools are in Culpeper County Public Schools?
Besides A.G. Richardson Elementary, Culpeper County Public Schools also operates Eastern View High (1,529 students), Culpeper County High (1,204 students), and Culpeper Middle (1,040 students). See the Culpeper County Public Schools district page for the complete list.