- Enrollment
- 1,147
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Axton, VA
Axton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Axton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510192002839
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Axton Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Virginia schools.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 91.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 371
- students enrolled
Axton Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Henry County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510192002839 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Axton Elementary held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 510192002839 · Axton, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 16.1:1 · 91.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Magna Vista High (1,147 students)
Axton Elementary held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Axton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Magna Vista Hi
Magna Vista High
1,147 students
- Bassett High
Bassett High
1,098 students
- Fieldale-Colli
Fieldale-Collinsville Middle
792 students
- Laurel Park Mi
Laurel Park Middle
734 students
- Meadow View El
Meadow View Elementary
659 students
- This school 371
Axton Elementary
371 students
What this shows Axton Elementary reports 371 students on the CCD universe file.
How Axton Elementary compares
Axton 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.2% | ▲ 58% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in Virginia - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.9%
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
$13,812
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.9%
Hispanic or Latino 27.5%
African American 22.6%
Two or More 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, Axton Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henry County Public Schools reports $13,812 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Axton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magna Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bassett High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fieldale-Collinsville Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laurel Park Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadow View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Axton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~371 students)
Frequently asked questions about Axton Elementary
How many students attend Axton Elementary?
Axton Elementary has 371 students enrolled. It is a public school in Axton, VA. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 358 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Axton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Axton Elementary is 16.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Axton Elementary?
91.2% of students at Axton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Axton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Axton Elementary is White at 42.9% of enrollment, in Axton, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Axton Elementary?
Axton Elementary 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).
What other schools are in Henry County Public Schools?
Besides Axton Elementary, Henry County Public Schools also operates Magna Vista High (1,147 students), Bassett High (1,098 students), and Fieldale-Collinsville Middle (792 students). See the Henry County Public Schools district page for the complete list.