- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Appomattox, VA
Appomattox Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Appomattox Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510024000077
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Appomattox Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Appomattox · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 73.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Appomattox Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Appomattox Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Appomattox, VA.
School address
District: Appomattox County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510024000077 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Appomattox Elementary held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 510024000077 · Appomattox, VA Elementary · MID · TRAD
539 enr · 14.2:1 · 73.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Appomattox County High (731 students)
Appomattox Elementary held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Appomattox Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Appomattox Cou
Appomattox County High
731 students
- Appomattox Pri
Appomattox Primary
609 students
- Appomattox Mid
Appomattox Middle
542 students
- This school
Appomattox Elementary
539 students
What this shows Appomattox Elementary reports 539 students on the CCD universe file.
How Appomattox Elementary compares
Appomattox 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 | 73.6% | ▲ 28% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 539 | top 52% | - | - |
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.
539
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,435
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.5%
African American 19.7%
Two or More 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Largest group: White at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Appomattox Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Appomattox County Public Schools reports $12,435 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Appomattox Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appomattox County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Appomattox Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Appomattox Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Appomattox Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~539 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Appomattox Elementary
How many students attend Appomattox Elementary?
Appomattox Elementary has 539 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Appomattox, VA. CCD year-over-year: 531 (2022-23) → 533 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Appomattox Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Appomattox 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 Appomattox Elementary?
73.6% of students at Appomattox Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Appomattox Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Appomattox Elementary is White at 67.5% of enrollment, in Appomattox, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Appomattox Elementary?
Appomattox Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Appomattox Elementary rank among public schools in Appomattox?
By Resource Investment Index, Appomattox Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Appomattox, 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 Appomattox County Public Schools?
Besides Appomattox Elementary, Appomattox County Public Schools also operates Appomattox County High (731 students), Appomattox Primary (609 students), and Appomattox Middle (542 students). See the Appomattox County Public Schools district page for the complete list.