- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waynesboro, VA
Cassell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cassell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510030000118
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cassell Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Waynesboro · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 74.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cassell Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cassell Elementary ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Waynesboro, VA.
School address
District: Augusta County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510030000118 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Cassell Elementary held near 639 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 510030000118 · Waynesboro, VA Other · MID · TRAD
634 enr · 14.7:1 · 74.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilson Memorial High (837 students)
Cassell Elementary held near 639 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Cassell Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilson Memoria
Wilson Memorial High
837 students
- Edward G. Clym
Edward G. Clymore Elementary
803 students
- Fort Defiance
Fort Defiance High
731 students
- Riverheads Ele
Riverheads Elementary
714 students
- Stuarts Draft
Stuarts Draft High
668 students
- This school
Cassell Elementary
634 students
What this shows Cassell Elementary reports 634 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cassell Elementary compares
Cassell 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.0% | ▲ 28% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 634 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
634
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Virginia - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.2%
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
$13,991
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.9%
Two or More 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
African American 2.7%
Largest group: White at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.0, Cassell Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Augusta County Public Schools reports $13,991 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cassell Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Memorial High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edward G. Clymore Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Defiance High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverheads Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stuarts Draft High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cassell Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools in Waynesboro
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 (~634 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cassell Elementary
How many students attend Cassell Elementary?
Cassell Elementary has 634 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waynesboro, VA. CCD year-over-year: 661 (2022-23) → 639 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cassell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cassell Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cassell Elementary?
74.0% of students at Cassell Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cassell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cassell Elementary is White at 84.9% of enrollment, in Waynesboro, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cassell Elementary?
Cassell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Cassell Elementary rank among public schools in Waynesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Cassell Elementary ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Waynesboro, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Waynesboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Augusta County Public Schools?
Besides Cassell Elementary, Augusta County Public Schools also operates Wilson Memorial High (837 students), Edward G. Clymore Elementary (803 students), and Fort Defiance High (731 students). See the Augusta County Public Schools district page for the complete list.