- Enrollment
- 1,240
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Madison Heights, VA
Amelon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Amelon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510021000064
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amelon Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Madison Heights · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 78.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Amelon Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Amelon Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Madison Heights, VA.
School address
District: Amherst County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510021000064 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Amelon Elementary shrank from 438 students in 2022-23 to 415 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 510021000064 · Madison Heights, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 12.2:1 · 78.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Amherst County High (1,240 students)
Amelon Elementary shrank from 438 students in 2022-23 to 415 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Amelon Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Amherst County
Amherst County High
1,240 students
- Monelison Midd 469
Monelison Middle
469 students
- Madison Height 449
Madison Heights Elementary
449 students
- This school 415
Amelon Elementary
415 students
- Amherst Middle 371
Amherst Middle
371 students
- Amherst Elemen 307
Amherst Elementary
307 students
What this shows Amelon Elementary reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How Amelon Elementary compares
Amelon Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 78.1% | ▲ 36% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 71% | - | - |
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.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,301
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.6%
African American 25.5%
Two or More 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Amelon Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Amherst County Public Schools reports $14,301 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Amelon Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monelison Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Heights Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amherst Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amherst Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Amelon Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Madison Heights
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 (~415 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Amelon Elementary
How many students attend Amelon Elementary?
Amelon Elementary has 415 students enrolled. It is a public school in Madison Heights, VA. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 415 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amelon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Amelon 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 Amelon Elementary?
78.1% of students at Amelon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amelon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Amelon Elementary is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in Madison Heights, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amelon Elementary?
Amelon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Amelon Elementary rank among schools in Madison Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Amelon Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Madison Heights, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Amherst County Public Schools?
Besides Amelon Elementary, Amherst County Public Schools also operates Amherst County High (1,240 students), Monelison Middle (469 students), and Madison Heights Elementary (449 students). See the Amherst County Public Schools district page for the complete list.