- Enrollment
- 1,723
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newport News, VA
B.C. Charles Elementary
Federal NCES profile for B.C. Charles Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510264001040
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
B.C. Charles Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #11 of 27
- schools in Newport News · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 91.2%
- free-lunch eligible
B.C. Charles Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, B.C. Charles Elementary ranks #11 of 27 schools in Newport News, VA.
School address
District: Newport News City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510264001040 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
B.C. Charles Elementary held near 397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 510264001040 · Newport News, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 14.4:1 · 91.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodside High (1,723 students)
B.C. Charles Elementary held near 397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
B.C. Charles Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodside High
Woodside High
1,723 students
- Menchville Hig
Menchville High
1,707 students
- Warwick High
Warwick High
1,622 students
- Denbigh High
Denbigh High
1,269 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High
1,106 students
- This school 388
B.C. Charles Elementary
388 students
What this shows B.C. Charles Elementary reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How B.C. Charles Elementary compares
B.C. Charles 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 | 91.2% | ▲ 58% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 75% | - | - |
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.
388
Bigger than 46% 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
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
26.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,082
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 40.7%
White 36.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, B.C. Charles Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newport News City Public Schools reports $16,082 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How B.C. Charles Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Menchville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warwick High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denbigh High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to B.C. Charles Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,707
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,106
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Newport News
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Carver Elementary
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Discovery Stem Academy
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Kiln Creek Elementary
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Katherine Johnson Elementary
Standard public school
553 students 16.8:1 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 (~388 students)
Frequently asked questions about B.C. Charles Elementary
How many students attend B.C. Charles Elementary?
B.C. Charles Elementary has 388 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newport News, VA. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 397 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at B.C. Charles Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at B.C. Charles 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 B.C. Charles Elementary?
91.2% of students at B.C. Charles Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of B.C. Charles Elementary?
The largest demographic group at B.C. Charles Elementary is African American at 40.7% of enrollment, in Newport News, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for B.C. Charles Elementary?
B.C. Charles Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 B.C. Charles Elementary rank among schools in Newport News?
By Resource Investment Index, B.C. Charles Elementary ranks #11 of 27 schools in Newport News, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Newport News on the city page.
What other schools are in Newport News City Public Schools?
Besides B.C. Charles Elementary, Newport News City Public Schools also operates Woodside High (1,723 students), Menchville High (1,707 students), and Warwick High (1,622 students). See the Newport News City Public Schools district page for the complete list.