- Enrollment
- 2,956
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gainesville, VA
Buckland Mills Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Buckland Mills Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510313002588
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buckland Mills Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 23.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Buckland Mills Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buckland Mills Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Gainesville, VA.
School address
District: Prince William County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510313002588 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Buckland Mills Elementary held near 757 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 42.3 → 42.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 510313002588 · Gainesville, VA Other · MID · TRAD
735 enr · 17.5:1 · 23.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students)
Buckland Mills Elementary held near 757 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE held 42.3 → 42.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Buckland Mills Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charles J. Col
Charles J. Colgan Sr. High
2,956 students
- Woodbridge Hig
Woodbridge High
2,898 students
- Osbourn Park H
Osbourn Park High
2,661 students
- Gainesville Hi
Gainesville High
2,648 students
- Gar-Field High
Gar-Field High
2,524 students
- This school 735
Buckland Mills Elementary
735 students
What this shows Buckland Mills Elementary reports 735 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buckland Mills Elementary compares
Buckland Mills 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.0% | ▼ 60% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 735 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
735
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.0%
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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 94% in Virginia - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.4%
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
$15,373
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 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.0%
Asian 29.4%
African American 15.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 34.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.2, Buckland Mills Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prince William County Public Schools reports $15,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buckland Mills Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles J. Colgan Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodbridge High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Osbourn Park High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gainesville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gar-Field High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buckland Mills Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,898
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,661
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,648
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,524
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Gainesville
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~735 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buckland Mills Elementary
How many students attend Buckland Mills Elementary?
Buckland Mills Elementary has 735 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gainesville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 777 (2022-23) → 757 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buckland Mills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Buckland Mills Elementary is 17.5:1, which is 26% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buckland Mills Elementary?
23.0% of students at Buckland Mills Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buckland Mills Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Buckland Mills Elementary is White at 34.0% of enrollment, in Gainesville, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buckland Mills Elementary?
Buckland Mills Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Buckland Mills Elementary rank among schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Buckland Mills Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Gainesville, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gainesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince William County Public Schools?
Besides Buckland Mills Elementary, Prince William County Public Schools also operates Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students), Woodbridge High (2,898 students), and Osbourn Park High (2,661 students). See the Prince William County Public Schools district page for the complete list.