Enrollment
609
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Appomattox, VA
Appomattox Primary
Federal NCES profile for Appomattox Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510024000079
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Appomattox Primary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Appomattox · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 72.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Appomattox Primary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Appomattox Primary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Appomattox, VA.
School address
District: Appomattox County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510024000079 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.5%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Appomattox Primary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Appomattox Primary
Appomattox Primary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Appomattox, Virginia, enrolling 609 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 72.5% lands close to the Virginia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 609 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 342 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #154.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 406 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 Middle (542 students) alongside Appomattox Primary.
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 Primary compares
Appomattox Primary on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.5% | ▲ 26% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 609 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
609
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Virginia - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.6%
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
$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 406 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 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 61.1%
African American 19.9%
Two or More 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Appomattox Primary is more 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 Primary.
$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 Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appomattox County High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Appomattox Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Appomattox Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Appomattox Primary'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
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other 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 (~609 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Appomattox Primary
How many students attend Appomattox Primary?
Appomattox Primary has 609 students enrolled. It is a public school in Appomattox, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Appomattox Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Appomattox Primary is 14.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Appomattox Primary?
72.5% of students at Appomattox Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Appomattox Primary?
The largest demographic group at Appomattox Primary is White at 61.1% of enrollment, in Appomattox, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Appomattox Primary?
Appomattox Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Primary rank among public schools in Appomattox?
By Resource Investment Index, Appomattox Primary ranks #4 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 Primary a good school?
Appomattox Primary earns 50/100 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 Primary, Appomattox County Public Schools also operates Appomattox County High (731 students), Appomattox Middle (542 students), and Appomattox Elementary (539 students). See the Appomattox County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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