- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Appomattox Primary held near 609 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 43.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 510024000079 · Appomattox, VA Other · MID · TRAD
609 enr · 14.5:1 · 72.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Appomattox County High (731 students)
Appomattox Primary held near 609 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 43.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Appomattox Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Appomattox Cou
Appomattox County High
731 students
- This school
Appomattox Primary
609 students
- Appomattox Mid
Appomattox Middle
542 students
- Appomattox Ele
Appomattox Elementary
539 students
What this shows Appomattox Primary reports 609 students on the CCD universe file.
How Appomattox Primary compares
Appomattox Primary 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~609 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 592 (2022-23) → 609 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.