- Enrollment
- 1,880
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wirtz, VA
Burnt Chimney Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Burnt Chimney Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510144000633
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burnt Chimney Elementary earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Virginia schools.
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 73.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 277
- students enrolled
Burnt Chimney Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Franklin County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510144000633 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Burnt Chimney Elementary held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 28.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 510144000633 · Wirtz, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
277 enr · 12:1 · 73.3% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin County High (1,880 students)
Burnt Chimney Elementary held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 28.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Burnt Chimney Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin Count
Franklin County High
1,880 students
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Middle
1,382 students
- Windy Gap Elem 391
Windy Gap Elementary
391 students
- Lee M. Waid El 386
Lee M. Waid Elementary
386 students
- Dudley Element 317
Dudley Elementary
317 students
- This school 277
Burnt Chimney Elementary
277 students
What this shows Burnt Chimney Elementary reports 277 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burnt Chimney Elementary compares
Burnt Chimney 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 | ▼ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.3% | ▲ 27% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 21% in Virginia - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,045
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 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin County Public Schools reports $15,045 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burnt Chimney Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Windy Gap Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lee M. Waid Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dudley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burnt Chimney Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,382
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Wirtz
1 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 (~277 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burnt Chimney Elementary
How many students attend Burnt Chimney Elementary?
Burnt Chimney Elementary has 277 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wirtz, VA. CCD year-over-year: 277 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burnt Chimney Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Burnt Chimney Elementary is 12:1, which is 14% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 24% 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 Burnt Chimney Elementary?
73.3% of students at Burnt Chimney Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burnt Chimney Elementary?
Burnt Chimney Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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).
What other schools are in Franklin County Public Schools?
Besides Burnt Chimney Elementary, Franklin County Public Schools also operates Franklin County High (1,880 students), Benjamin Franklin Middle (1,382 students), and Windy Gap Elementary (391 students). See the Franklin County Public Schools district page for the complete list.