- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chase City, VA
Chase City Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Chase City Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510246001002
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chase City Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Virginia schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 88.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 396
- students enrolled
Chase City Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Mecklenburg County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510246001002 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Chase City Elementary grew from 387 students in 2022-23 to 409 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.3 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 510246001002 · Chase City, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
396 enr · 15.2:1 · 88.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Mecklenburg County High (1,140 students)
Chase City Elementary grew from 387 students in 2022-23 to 409 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 26.3 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Chase City Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mecklenburg Co
Mecklenburg County High
1,140 students
- Mecklenburg Co
Mecklenburg County Middle
819 students
- South Hill Ele
South Hill Elementary
767 students
- Clarksville El 432
Clarksville Elementary
432 students
- This school 396
Chase City Elementary
396 students
- Lacrosse Eleme 353
Lacrosse Elementary
353 students
What this shows Chase City Elementary reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chase City Elementary compares
Chase City Elementary is a growing 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.9% | ▲ 54% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Virginia - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$15,069
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 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 58.8%
White 21.7%
Two or More 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Chase City Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mecklenburg County Public Schools reports $15,069 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chase City Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mecklenburg County Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Hill Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarksville Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lacrosse Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chase City Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~396 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chase City Elementary
How many students attend Chase City Elementary?
Chase City Elementary has 396 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chase City, VA. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 409 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chase City Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chase City Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chase City Elementary?
88.9% of students at Chase City Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chase City Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Chase City Elementary is African American at 58.8% of enrollment, in Chase City, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chase City Elementary?
Chase City Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Mecklenburg County Public Schools?
Besides Chase City Elementary, Mecklenburg County Public Schools also operates Mecklenburg County High (1,140 students), Mecklenburg County Middle (819 students), and South Hill Elementary (767 students). See the Mecklenburg County Public Schools district page for the complete list.