- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Castlewood, VA
Castlewood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Castlewood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510342001513
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Castlewood Elementary earns 49/100 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 3
- public schools in Castlewood · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 92.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Castlewood Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Castlewood Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Castlewood, VA.
School address
District: Russell County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510342001513 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Castlewood Elementary held near 229 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 510342001513 · Castlewood, VA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 14.2:1 · 92.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Honaker Elementary (712 students)
Castlewood Elementary held near 229 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Castlewood Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Honaker Elemen
Honaker Elementary
712 students
- Lebanon High
Lebanon High
571 students
- Honaker High
Honaker High
422 students
- This school
Castlewood Elementary
354 students
- Lebanon Middle
Lebanon Middle
301 students
- Lebanon Elemen
Lebanon Elementary
292 students
What this shows Castlewood Elementary reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Castlewood Elementary compares
Castlewood 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.4% | ▲ 60% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Virginia - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,376
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 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 1.4%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.7, Castlewood Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Russell County Public Schools reports $14,376 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Castlewood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honaker Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lebanon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Honaker High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Castlewood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~354 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Castlewood Elementary
How many students attend Castlewood Elementary?
Castlewood Elementary has 354 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Castlewood, VA. CCD year-over-year: 237 (2022-23) → 229 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Castlewood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Castlewood Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 2% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Castlewood Elementary?
92.4% of students at Castlewood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Castlewood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Castlewood Elementary is White at 95.5% of enrollment, in Castlewood, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Castlewood Elementary?
Castlewood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Castlewood Elementary rank among public schools in Castlewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Castlewood Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Castlewood, 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 Russell County Public Schools?
Besides Castlewood Elementary, Russell County Public Schools also operates Honaker Elementary (712 students), Lebanon High (571 students), and Honaker High (422 students). See the Russell County Public Schools district page for the complete list.