- Enrollment
- 1,880
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Callaway, VA
Callaway Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Callaway Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510144000634
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Callaway Elementary earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia.
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 76.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 185
- students enrolled
Callaway Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Franklin County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510144000634 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Callaway Elementary grew from 169 students in 2022-23 to 180 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 16.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 510144000634 · Callaway, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
185 enr · 13.2:1 · 76.3% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin County High (1,880 students)
Callaway Elementary grew from 169 students in 2022-23 to 180 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 16.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Callaway 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 185
Callaway Elementary
185 students
What this shows Callaway Elementary reports 185 students on the CCD universe file.
How Callaway Elementary compares
Callaway Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.3% | ▲ 32% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 185 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
185
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 40% in Virginia - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.1%
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 185 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 81.1%
Two or More 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, Callaway Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
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 Callaway Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Callaway 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
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 (~185 students)
Frequently asked questions about Callaway Elementary
How many students attend Callaway Elementary?
Callaway Elementary has 185 students enrolled. It is a public school in Callaway, VA. CCD year-over-year: 169 (2022-23) → 180 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Callaway Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Callaway Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 5% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 16% 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 Callaway Elementary?
76.3% of students at Callaway Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Callaway Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Callaway Elementary is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Callaway, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Callaway Elementary?
Callaway Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 Callaway 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.