- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Roanoke, VA
Bonsack Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bonsack Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510333001919
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bonsack Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #4 of 27
- schools in Roanoke · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 23.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bonsack Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bonsack Elementary ranks #4 of 27 schools in Roanoke, VA.
School address
District: Roanoke County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510333001919 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Bonsack Elementary held near 314 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 510333001919 · Roanoke, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 14.1:1 · 23.1% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: William Byrd High (1,134 students)
Bonsack Elementary held near 314 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Bonsack Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Byrd H
William Byrd High
1,134 students
- Cave Spring Hi
Cave Spring High
1,046 students
- Northside High
Northside High
919 students
- Hidden Valley
Hidden Valley High
832 students
- William Byrd M
William Byrd Middle
802 students
- This school 311
Bonsack Elementary
311 students
What this shows Bonsack Elementary reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bonsack Elementary compares
Bonsack 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.1% | ▼ 60% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
311
Bigger than 34% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 55% in Virginia - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,365
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 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Asian 3.9%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 2.9%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.7, Bonsack Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roanoke County Public Schools reports $13,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bonsack Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Byrd High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cave Spring High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hidden Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Byrd Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bonsack Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Roanoke
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Round Hill Elementary
Standard public school
720 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Westside Elementary
Standard public school
624 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Fallon Park Elementary
Standard public school
591 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Preston Park Elementary
Standard public school
535 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Burlington Elementary
Standard public school
530 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Cave Spring Elementary
Standard public school
489 students 15.3:1 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 (~311 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bonsack Elementary
How many students attend Bonsack Elementary?
Bonsack Elementary has 311 students enrolled. It is a public school in Roanoke, VA. CCD year-over-year: 320 (2022-23) → 314 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonsack Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bonsack Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bonsack Elementary?
23.1% of students at Bonsack Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bonsack Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bonsack Elementary is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in Roanoke, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bonsack Elementary?
Bonsack Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Bonsack Elementary rank among schools in Roanoke?
By Resource Investment Index, Bonsack Elementary ranks #4 of 27 schools in Roanoke, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Roanoke on the city page.
What other schools are in Roanoke County Public Schools?
Besides Bonsack Elementary, Roanoke County Public Schools also operates William Byrd High (1,134 students), Cave Spring High (1,046 students), and Northside High (919 students). See the Roanoke County Public Schools district page for the complete list.