- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Goochland, VA
Byrd Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Byrd Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510165000683
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Byrd Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Goochland · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 47.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Byrd Elementary has class sizes smaller than 89% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Byrd Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Goochland, VA.
School address
District: Goochland County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510165000683 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Byrd Elementary held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 510165000683 · Goochland, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 10.8:1 · 47.2% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Goochland High (850 students)
Byrd Elementary held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Byrd Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Goochland High
Goochland High
850 students
- Goochland Midd
Goochland Middle
616 students
- Goochland Elem
Goochland Elementary
509 students
- Randolph Eleme
Randolph Elementary
387 students
- This school 281
Byrd Elementary
281 students
What this shows Byrd Elementary reports 281 students on the CCD universe file.
How Byrd Elementary compares
Byrd 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.2% | ▼ 18% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 11% in Virginia - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.5%
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
$15,045
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 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.9%
African American 11.7%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, Byrd Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Goochland County Public Schools reports $15,045 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Byrd Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goochland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goochland Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goochland Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Randolph Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Byrd Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other schools in Goochland
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 (~281 students)
Frequently asked questions about Byrd Elementary
How many students attend Byrd Elementary?
Byrd Elementary has 281 students enrolled. It is a public school in Goochland, VA. CCD year-over-year: 320 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Byrd Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Byrd Elementary is 10.8:1, which is 22% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 31% 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 Byrd Elementary?
47.2% of students at Byrd Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Byrd Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Byrd Elementary is White at 76.9% of enrollment, in Goochland, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Byrd Elementary?
Byrd 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 Byrd Elementary rank among public schools in Goochland?
By Resource Investment Index, Byrd Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Goochland, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Goochland County Public Schools?
Besides Byrd Elementary, Goochland County Public Schools also operates Goochland High (850 students), Goochland Middle (616 students), and Goochland Elementary (509 students). See the Goochland County Public Schools district page for the complete list.