- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Big Island, VA
Big Island Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Big Island Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510036000145
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Big Island Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia.
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 69.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 182
- students enrolled
Big Island Elementary has class sizes larger than 99% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Bedford County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510036000145 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Big Island Elementary held near 148 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.3 → 11.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 510036000145 · Big Island, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
182 enr · 20.2:1 · 69.1% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Forest High (1,282 students)
Big Island Elementary held near 148 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.3 → 11.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Big Island Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Fore
Jefferson Forest High
1,282 students
- Forest Middle
Forest Middle
854 students
- Staunton River
Staunton River High
816 students
- Liberty High
Liberty High
708 students
- Staunton River
Staunton River Middle
612 students
- This school 182
Big Island Elementary
182 students
What this shows Big Island Elementary reports 182 students on the CCD universe file.
How Big Island Elementary compares
Big Island 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 45% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.1% | ▲ 20% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 182 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
182
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 99% in Virginia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
$13,519
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 182 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.1%
Two or More 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
African American 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.4, Big Island Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bedford County Public Schools reports $13,519 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Big Island Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Forest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Staunton River High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Staunton River Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Big Island Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~182 students)
Frequently asked questions about Big Island Elementary
How many students attend Big Island Elementary?
Big Island Elementary has 182 students enrolled. It is a public school in Big Island, VA. CCD year-over-year: 149 (2022-23) → 148 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Island Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Island Elementary is 20.2:1, which is 45% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Big Island Elementary?
69.1% of students at Big Island Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Big Island Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Big Island Elementary is White at 84.1% of enrollment, in Big Island, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Big Island Elementary?
Big Island Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Bedford County Public Schools?
Besides Big Island Elementary, Bedford County Public Schools also operates Jefferson Forest High (1,282 students), Forest Middle (854 students), and Staunton River High (816 students). See the Bedford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.