- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Suffolk, VA
Booker T. Washington Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Booker T. Washington Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510371001613
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Booker T. Washington Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Virginia schools.
- #4 of 11
- schools in Suffolk · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 64.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Booker T. Washington Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Booker T. Washington Elementary ranks #4 of 11 schools in Suffolk, VA.
School address
District: Suffolk City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510371001613 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Booker T. Washington Elementary held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 510371001613 · Suffolk, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 12.1:1 · 64.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: King's Fork High (1,686 students)
Booker T. Washington Elementary held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Booker T. Washington Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- King's Fork Hi
King's Fork High
1,686 students
- Nansemond Rive
Nansemond River High
1,683 students
- Lakeland High
Lakeland High
1,045 students
- King's Fork Mi
King's Fork Middle
986 students
- Florence Bowse
Florence Bowser Elementary
926 students
- This school 362
Booker T. Washington Elementary
362 students
What this shows Booker T. Washington Elementary reports 362 students on the CCD universe file.
How Booker T. Washington Elementary compares
Booker T. Washington 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.5% | ▲ 12% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 22% in Virginia - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.9%
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
$14,431
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 76.5%
White 10.8%
Two or More 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.5, Booker T. Washington Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Suffolk City Public Schools reports $14,431 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Booker T. Washington Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| King's Fork High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nansemond River High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| King's Fork Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Florence Bowser Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Booker T. Washington Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,683
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Suffolk
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Florence Bowser Elementary
Standard public school
926 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Northern Shores Elementary
Standard public school
798 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Hillpoint Elementary
Standard public school
780 students 17:1 students per teacher
Creekside Elementary
Standard public school
764 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Mack Benn Jr. Elementary
Standard public school
713 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Elephant's Fork Elementary
Standard public school
653 students 16.7:1 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 (~362 students)
Frequently asked questions about Booker T. Washington Elementary
How many students attend Booker T. Washington Elementary?
Booker T. Washington Elementary has 362 students enrolled. It is a public school in Suffolk, VA. CCD year-over-year: 355 (2022-23) → 342 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Booker T. Washington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Booker T. Washington Elementary is 12.1:1, which is 13% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 23% 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 Booker T. Washington Elementary?
64.5% of students at Booker T. Washington Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Booker T. Washington Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Booker T. Washington Elementary is African American at 76.5% of enrollment, in Suffolk, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Booker T. Washington Elementary?
Booker T. Washington Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Booker T. Washington Elementary rank among schools in Suffolk?
By Resource Investment Index, Booker T. Washington Elementary ranks #4 of 11 schools in Suffolk, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Suffolk on the city page.
What other schools are in Suffolk City Public Schools?
Besides Booker T. Washington Elementary, Suffolk City Public Schools also operates King's Fork High (1,686 students), Nansemond River High (1,683 students), and Lakeland High (1,045 students). See the Suffolk City Public Schools district page for the complete list.