- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winchester, VA
Apple Pie Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Apple Pie Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510147000646
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Apple Pie Ridge Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 12
- schools in Winchester · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Apple Pie Ridge Elementary has class sizes smaller than 83% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Apple Pie Ridge Elementary ranks #3 of 12 schools in Winchester, VA.
School address
District: Frederick County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510147000646 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Apple Pie Ridge Elementary held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 510147000646 · Winchester, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
393 enr · 11.6:1 · 45.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Sherando High (1,631 students)
Apple Pie Ridge Elementary held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Apple Pie Ridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sherando High
Sherando High
1,631 students
- Millbrook High
Millbrook High
1,550 students
- James Wood Hig
James Wood High
1,462 students
- James Wood Mid
James Wood Middle
873 students
- Robert E. Aylo
Robert E. Aylor Middle
861 students
- This school 393
Apple Pie Ridge Elementary
393 students
What this shows Apple Pie Ridge Elementary reports 393 students on the CCD universe file.
How Apple Pie Ridge Elementary compares
Apple Pie Ridge 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▼ 21% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 17% in Virginia - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,605
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 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.1%
Hispanic or Latino 29.8%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Apple Pie Ridge Elementary is about as mixed as the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Frederick County Public Schools reports $14,605 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Apple Pie Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherando High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millbrook High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Wood High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Wood Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert E. Aylor Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Apple Pie Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,550
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Winchester
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Evendale Elementary
Standard public school
618 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Redbud Run Elementary
Standard public school
614 students 15:1 students per teacher
Greenwood Mill Elementary
Standard public school
599 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Armel Elementary
Standard public school
589 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
John Kerr Elementary
Standard public school
583 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Gainesboro Elementary
Standard public school
483 students 15.1:1 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 (~393 students)
Frequently asked questions about Apple Pie Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Apple Pie Ridge Elementary?
Apple Pie Ridge Elementary has 393 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winchester, VA. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apple Pie Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Apple Pie Ridge Elementary is 11.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 26% 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 Apple Pie Ridge Elementary?
45.4% of students at Apple Pie Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Apple Pie Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Apple Pie Ridge Elementary is White at 61.1% of enrollment, in Winchester, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Apple Pie Ridge Elementary?
Apple Pie Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Apple Pie Ridge Elementary rank among schools in Winchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Apple Pie Ridge Elementary ranks #3 of 12 schools in Winchester, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Winchester on the city page.
What other schools are in Frederick County Public Schools?
Besides Apple Pie Ridge Elementary, Frederick County Public Schools also operates Sherando High (1,631 students), Millbrook High (1,550 students), and James Wood High (1,462 students). See the Frederick County Public Schools district page for the complete list.