- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lexington, VA
Central Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Central Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510337001479
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 69.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Lexington, VA.
School address
District: Rockbridge County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510337001479 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Central Elementary held near 460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.8 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 510337001479 · Lexington, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 12.9:1 · 69.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockbridge County High (916 students)
Central Elementary held near 460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.8 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Central Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rockbridge Cou
Rockbridge County High
916 students
- Maury River Mi
Maury River Middle
481 students
- This school
Central Elementary
466 students
- Fairfield Elem 241
Fairfield Elementary
241 students
- Natural Bridge 230
Natural Bridge Elementary
230 students
- Mountain View 154
Mountain View Elementary
154 students
What this shows Central Elementary reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Elementary compares
Central 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.7% | ▲ 21% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 34% in Virginia - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,836
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 466 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 3.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.3, Central Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rockbridge County Public Schools reports $15,836 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockbridge County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maury River Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Natural Bridge Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~466 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary
How many students attend Central Elementary?
Central Elementary has 466 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lexington, VA. CCD year-over-year: 452 (2022-23) → 460 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary is 12.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 18% 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 Central Elementary?
69.7% of students at Central Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Central Elementary is White at 79.4% of enrollment, in Lexington, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary?
Central Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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).
How does Central Elementary rank among public schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Lexington, 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 Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Rockbridge County Public Schools?
Besides Central Elementary, Rockbridge County Public Schools also operates Rockbridge County High (916 students), Maury River Middle (481 students), and Fairfield Elementary (241 students). See the Rockbridge County Public Schools district page for the complete list.