Enrollment
563
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 510105000374
A.G. Richardson Elementary — Culpeper, VA
Federal NCES profile for A.G. Richardson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Culpeper County Public Schools · Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14:1 Virginia avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.7%
vs 59.9% Virginia avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How A.G. Richardson Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
A.G. Richardson Elementary reports 563 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 38.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% above the Virginia state mean of 14:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 10% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 36.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 39% below the Virginia average and 29% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 563 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 25.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Culpeper County Public Schools spends $13,197 per pupil district-wide, below the Virginia average of $16,211 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 36.4% from local sources (property taxes), 49.8% from the state, and 13.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How A.G. Richardson Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 14:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▼ 39% | 59.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 51% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 39% below the Virginia average of 59.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
— 2% above state mean
Top 58% in Virginia — lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
25.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,197
per pupil, district-wide
— below Virginia avg of $16,211
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 563 Top 51% in Virginia — larger than 49% of 1,869 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 38.0
Students per teacher 14.3:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 36.7% -39% vs state
NCES ID 510105000374
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 563:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 25.4%
In-school suspensions 11
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Culpeper County Public Schools, which includes A.G. Richardson Elementary.
$13,197
Per student
-19%
vs Virginia
Avg $16,211
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 36.4%
State 49.8%
Federal 13.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,040
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 825
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
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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 other school in Culpeper, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A.G. Richardson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at A.G. Richardson Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Virginia average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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 59.9%.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Culpeper, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A.G. Richardson Elementary?
A.G. Richardson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.