- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Altavista, VA
Altavista Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Altavista Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510060000219
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Altavista Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 74.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 497
- students enrolled
Altavista Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Campbell County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510060000219 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Altavista Elementary held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 510060000219 · Altavista, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
497 enr · 14.2:1 · 74.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookville High (1,017 students)
Altavista Elementary held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Altavista Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brookville Hig
Brookville High
1,017 students
- Rustburg High
Rustburg High
836 students
- Tomahawk Eleme
Tomahawk Elementary
667 students
- Brookville Mid
Brookville Middle
648 students
- Leesville Road
Leesville Road Elementary
646 students
- This school
Altavista Elementary
497 students
What this shows Altavista Elementary reports 497 students on the CCD universe file.
How Altavista Elementary compares
Altavista 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.6% | ▲ 30% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 497 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
497
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Virginia - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.3%
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
$13,250
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 497 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 54.1%
African American 29.6%
Two or More 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 54.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Altavista Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Campbell County Public Schools reports $13,250 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Altavista Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rustburg High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tomahawk Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brookville Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leesville Road Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Altavista Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Altavista
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 (~497 students)
Frequently asked questions about Altavista Elementary
How many students attend Altavista Elementary?
Altavista Elementary has 497 students enrolled. It is a public school in Altavista, VA. CCD year-over-year: 500 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Altavista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Altavista Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 2% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Altavista Elementary?
74.6% of students at Altavista Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Altavista Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Altavista Elementary is White at 54.1% of enrollment, in Altavista, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Altavista Elementary?
Altavista Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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).
What other schools are in Campbell County Public Schools?
Besides Altavista Elementary, Campbell County Public Schools also operates Brookville High (1,017 students), Rustburg High (836 students), and Tomahawk Elementary (667 students). See the Campbell County Public Schools district page for the complete list.