- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Castlewood, VA
Castlewood High
Federal NCES profile for Castlewood High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510342001514
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Castlewood High earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Castlewood · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 89.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Castlewood High has class sizes smaller than 96% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Castlewood High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Castlewood, VA.
School address
District: Russell County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510342001514 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Castlewood High shrank from 314 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 510342001514 · Castlewood, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
285 enr · 9.5:1 · 89.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Honaker Elementary (712 students)
Castlewood High shrank from 314 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Castlewood High 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
- Castlewood Ele
Castlewood Elementary
354 students
- Lebanon Middle
Lebanon Middle
301 students
- This school
Castlewood High
285 students
What this shows Castlewood High reports 285 students on the CCD universe file.
How Castlewood High compares
Castlewood High 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 32% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.8% | ▲ 56% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 4% in Virginia - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.7%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 143 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 96.5%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Largest group: White at 96.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.8, Castlewood High 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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honaker Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lebanon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Honaker High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Castlewood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Castlewood High'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
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Castlewood
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 (~285 students)
Frequently asked questions about Castlewood High
How many students attend Castlewood High?
Castlewood High has 285 students enrolled. It is a public school in Castlewood, VA. CCD year-over-year: 314 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Castlewood High?
The student-teacher ratio at Castlewood High is 9.5:1, which is 32% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 39% 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 Castlewood High?
89.8% of students at Castlewood High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Castlewood High?
The largest demographic group at Castlewood High is White at 96.5% of enrollment, in Castlewood, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Castlewood High?
Castlewood High has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 High rank among public schools in Castlewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Castlewood High ranks #1 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 High, 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.