- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Harrisonburg, VA
Bluestone Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bluestone Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510186003043
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bluestone Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Virginia schools.
- #10 of 12
- public schools in Harrisonburg · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 79.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bluestone Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bluestone Elementary ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Harrisonburg, VA.
School address
District: Harrisonburg City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510186003043 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Bluestone Elementary held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 510186003043 · Harrisonburg, VA Elementary · MID · TRAD
566 enr · 12.6:1 · 79.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrisonburg High (998 students)
Bluestone Elementary held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Bluestone Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrisonburg H
Harrisonburg High
998 students
- Thomas Harriso
Thomas Harrison Middle
771 students
- Skyline Middle
Skyline Middle
738 students
- This school
Bluestone Elementary
566 students
- Waterman Eleme
Waterman Elementary
557 students
- Stone Spring E
Stone Spring Elementary
554 students
What this shows Bluestone Elementary reports 566 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bluestone Elementary compares
Bluestone 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.3% | ▲ 38% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 566 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
566
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 30% in Virginia - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.7%
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
$15,787
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.5%
White 32.9%
African American 12.2%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 3.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Bluestone Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harrisonburg City Public Schools reports $15,787 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bluestone Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisonburg High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Harrison Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skyline Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waterman Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stone Spring Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bluestone Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~566 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bluestone Elementary
How many students attend Bluestone Elementary?
Bluestone Elementary has 566 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Harrisonburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 550 (2022-23) → 560 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluestone Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluestone Elementary is 12.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bluestone Elementary?
79.3% of students at Bluestone Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bluestone Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bluestone Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 46.5% of enrollment, in Harrisonburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bluestone Elementary?
Bluestone Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Bluestone Elementary rank among public schools in Harrisonburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Bluestone Elementary ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Harrisonburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Harrisonburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Harrisonburg City Public Schools?
Besides Bluestone Elementary, Harrisonburg City Public Schools also operates Harrisonburg High (998 students), Thomas Harrison Middle (771 students), and Skyline Middle (738 students). See the Harrisonburg City Public Schools district page for the complete list.