- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winchester, VA
Armel Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Armel Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510147000091
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Armel Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 12
- schools in Winchester · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 23.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Armel Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Armel Elementary ranks #2 of 12 schools in Winchester, VA.
School address
District: Frederick County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510147000091 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Armel Elementary held near 598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 510147000091 · Winchester, VA Other · MID · TRAD
589 enr · 14.4:1 · 23.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Sherando High (1,631 students)
Armel Elementary held near 598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Armel 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 589
Armel Elementary
589 students
What this shows Armel Elementary reports 589 students on the CCD universe file.
How Armel Elementary compares
Armel 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.1% | ▼ 60% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 589 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
589
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in Virginia - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.4%
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
$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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 3.6%
African American 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Armel Elementary is less mixed than 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 Armel Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherando High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millbrook High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Wood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James Wood Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert E. Aylor Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Armel 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
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
Orchard View Elementary
Standard public school
469 students 14.2:1 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 (~589 students)
Frequently asked questions about Armel Elementary
How many students attend Armel Elementary?
Armel Elementary has 589 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winchester, VA. CCD year-over-year: 615 (2022-23) → 598 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Armel Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Armel Elementary is 14.4:1, 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 Armel Elementary?
23.1% of students at Armel Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Armel Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Armel Elementary is White at 66.2% of enrollment, in Winchester, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Armel Elementary?
Armel Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Armel Elementary rank among schools in Winchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Armel Elementary ranks #2 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 Armel 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.