Enrollment
539
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.6%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Appomattox Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Appomattox Elementary
Appomattox Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Appomattox, Virginia, enrolling 539 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 73.6% lands close to the Virginia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 539 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 340 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #49.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 359 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Appomattox County Public Schools spends $11,352 per pupil, 23% below the Virginia average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Appomattox County Public Schools also operates Appomattox County High (731 students) and Appomattox Primary (609 students) alongside Appomattox Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Appomattox Elementary compares
Appomattox Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,352
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Appomattox County Public Schools, which includes Appomattox Elementary.
$11,352
Per student
-23%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.5%
State 57.9%
Federal 21.6%
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.
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
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~539 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Appomattox on the city page.
Is Appomattox Elementary a good school?
Appomattox Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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