- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Capron, VA
Capron Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Capron Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510360001573
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Capron Elementary earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia.
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 77.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 176
- students enrolled
Capron Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Southampton County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510360001573 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Capron Elementary shrank from 203 students in 2022-23 to 186 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 14.3 → 14.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 510360001573 · Capron, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
176 enr · 12.6:1 · 77.8% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Southampton High (704 students)
Capron Elementary shrank from 203 students in 2022-23 to 186 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE added 14.3 → 14.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Capron Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southampton Hi
Southampton High
704 students
- Riverdale Elem
Riverdale Elementary
533 students
- Southampton Mi
Southampton Middle
497 students
- Nottoway Eleme 235
Nottoway Elementary
235 students
- Meherrin Eleme 218
Meherrin Elementary
218 students
- This school 176
Capron Elementary
176 students
What this shows Capron Elementary reports 176 students on the CCD universe file.
How Capron Elementary compares
Capron Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.8% | ▲ 35% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 176 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
176
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 30% in Virginia - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,083
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 176 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 63.6%
African American 25.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.3%
Largest group: White at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Capron Elementary is about as mixed as the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southampton County Public Schools reports $15,083 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Capron Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southampton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nottoway Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meherrin Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Capron Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~176 students)
Frequently asked questions about Capron Elementary
How many students attend Capron Elementary?
Capron Elementary has 176 students enrolled. It is a public school in Capron, VA. CCD year-over-year: 203 (2022-23) → 186 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Capron Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Capron Elementary is 12.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 20% 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 Capron Elementary?
77.8% of students at Capron Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Capron Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Capron Elementary is White at 63.6% of enrollment, in Capron, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Capron Elementary?
Capron Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Southampton County Public Schools?
Besides Capron Elementary, Southampton County Public Schools also operates Southampton High (704 students), Riverdale Elementary (533 students), and Southampton Middle (497 students). See the Southampton County Public Schools district page for the complete list.