- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lynchburg, VA
Boonsboro Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Boonsboro Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510036000147
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boonsboro Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #4 of 14
- schools in Lynchburg · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 25.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Boonsboro Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boonsboro Elementary ranks #4 of 14 schools in Lynchburg, VA.
School address
District: Bedford County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510036000147 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Boonsboro Elementary held near 321 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.8 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 510036000147 · Lynchburg, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
309 enr · 14.7:1 · 25.1% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Forest High (1,282 students)
Boonsboro Elementary held near 321 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.8 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Boonsboro 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 309
Boonsboro Elementary
309 students
What this shows Boonsboro Elementary reports 309 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boonsboro Elementary compares
Boonsboro 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.1% | ▼ 56% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Virginia - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.9%
African American 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.9, Boonsboro 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 Boonsboro Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Forest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Staunton River High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Staunton River Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boonsboro 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
Similar other schools in Lynchburg
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Tomahawk Elementary
Standard public school
667 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Leesville Road Elementary
Standard public school
646 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Heritage Elementary
Standard public school
448 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Sheffield Elementary
Standard public school
443 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Robert S. Payne Elementary
Standard public school
435 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Bedford Hills Elementary
Standard public school
402 students 12.2:1 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 (~309 students)
Frequently asked questions about Boonsboro Elementary
How many students attend Boonsboro Elementary?
Boonsboro Elementary has 309 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lynchburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 331 (2022-23) → 321 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boonsboro Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Boonsboro Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Boonsboro Elementary?
25.1% of students at Boonsboro Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boonsboro Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Boonsboro Elementary is White at 81.9% of enrollment, in Lynchburg, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boonsboro Elementary?
Boonsboro Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Boonsboro Elementary rank among schools in Lynchburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Boonsboro Elementary ranks #4 of 14 schools in Lynchburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lynchburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Bedford County Public Schools?
Besides Boonsboro 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.