- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chiilhowie, VA
Chilhowie Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Chilhowie Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510352001557
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chilhowie Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 89.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 589
- students enrolled
Chilhowie Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Smyth County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510352001557 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Chilhowie Elementary held near 544 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 510352001557 · Chiilhowie, VA Other · MID · TRAD
589 enr · 14.4:1 · 89.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Marion Senior High (563 students)
Chilhowie Elementary held near 544 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Chilhowie Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Chilhowie Elementary
589 students
- Marion Senior
Marion Senior High
563 students
- Marion Middle
Marion Middle
401 students
- Chilhowie High
Chilhowie High
384 students
- Oak Point Elem
Oak Point Elementary
352 students
- Marion Element
Marion Elementary
298 students
What this shows Chilhowie Elementary reports 589 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chilhowie Elementary compares
Chilhowie 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.0% | ▲ 55% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 589 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
589
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in Virginia - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,196
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.9, Chilhowie Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Smyth County Public Schools reports $15,196 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chilhowie Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marion Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chilhowie High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Point Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marion Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chilhowie Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~589 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chilhowie Elementary
How many students attend Chilhowie Elementary?
Chilhowie Elementary has 589 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chiilhowie, VA. CCD year-over-year: 543 (2022-23) → 544 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chilhowie Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chilhowie Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chilhowie Elementary?
89.0% of students at Chilhowie Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chilhowie Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Chilhowie Elementary is White at 91.0% of enrollment, in Chiilhowie, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chilhowie Elementary?
Chilhowie Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Smyth County Public Schools?
Besides Chilhowie Elementary, Smyth County Public Schools also operates Marion Senior High (563 students), Marion Middle (401 students), and Chilhowie High (384 students). See the Smyth County Public Schools district page for the complete list.