- Enrollment
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carrollton, VA
Carrollton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Carrollton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510201000547
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carrollton Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Virginia schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 569
- students enrolled
Carrollton Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Isle of Wight County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510201000547 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-95 students YoY
Carrollton Elementary shrank from 662 students in 2022-23 to 567 in 2023-24 (-14.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.8 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-95 students YoY 510201000547 · Carrollton, VA Other · MID · TRAD
569 enr · 12.4:1 · 31.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Smithfield High (1,322 students)
Carrollton Elementary shrank from 662 students in 2022-23 to 567 in 2023-24 (-14.4%). Teacher FTE lost 46.8 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Carrollton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Smithfield Hig
Smithfield High
1,322 students
- Westside Eleme
Westside Elementary
682 students
- Hardy Elementa
Hardy Elementary
649 students
- Windsor Elemen
Windsor Elementary
624 students
- This school
Carrollton Elementary
569 students
- Smithfield Mid
Smithfield Middle
565 students
What this shows Carrollton Elementary reports 569 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carrollton Elementary compares
Carrollton 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▼ 45% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 27% in Virginia - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,320
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.8%
African American 24.6%
Two or More 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Carrollton Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Isle of Wight County Public Schools reports $13,320 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carrollton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hardy Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windsor Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smithfield Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carrollton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~569 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carrollton Elementary
How many students attend Carrollton Elementary?
Carrollton Elementary has 569 students enrolled. It is a public school in Carrollton, VA. CCD year-over-year: 662 (2022-23) → 567 (2023-24), down 95.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carrollton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Carrollton Elementary is 12.4:1, which is 11% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 21% 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 Carrollton Elementary?
31.7% of students at Carrollton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carrollton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Carrollton Elementary is White at 51.8% of enrollment, in Carrollton, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carrollton Elementary?
Carrollton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Isle of Wight County Public Schools?
Besides Carrollton Elementary, Isle of Wight County Public Schools also operates Smithfield High (1,322 students), Westside Elementary (682 students), and Hardy Elementary (649 students). See the Isle of Wight County Public Schools district page for the complete list.