- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marshall, VA
Claude Thompson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Claude Thompson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510132000610
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Claude Thompson Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Marshall · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 76.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Claude Thompson Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Claude Thompson Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Marshall, VA.
School address
District: Fauquier County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510132000610 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Claude Thompson Elementary held near 262 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 510132000610 · Marshall, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
254 enr · 13.4:1 · 76.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty High (1,313 students)
Claude Thompson Elementary held near 262 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Claude Thompson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty High
Liberty High
1,313 students
- Kettle Run Hig
Kettle Run High
1,175 students
- Fauquier High
Fauquier High
1,156 students
- Cedar Lee Midd
Cedar Lee Middle
861 students
- W.C. Taylor Mi
W.C. Taylor Middle
623 students
- This school 254
Claude Thompson Elementary
254 students
What this shows Claude Thompson Elementary reports 254 students on the CCD universe file.
How Claude Thompson Elementary compares
Claude Thompson 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.0% | ▲ 32% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Virginia - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,817
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 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.4%
Hispanic or Latino 41.3%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 2.0%
Largest group: White at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Claude Thompson Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fauquier County Public Schools reports $15,817 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Claude Thompson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kettle Run High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fauquier High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Lee Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W.C. Taylor Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Claude Thompson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,175
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,156
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Marshall
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 (~254 students)
Frequently asked questions about Claude Thompson Elementary
How many students attend Claude Thompson Elementary?
Claude Thompson Elementary has 254 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marshall, VA. CCD year-over-year: 258 (2022-23) → 262 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Claude Thompson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Claude Thompson Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 15% 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 Claude Thompson Elementary?
76.0% of students at Claude Thompson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Claude Thompson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Claude Thompson Elementary is White at 48.4% of enrollment, in Marshall, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Claude Thompson Elementary?
Claude Thompson Elementary 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 Claude Thompson Elementary rank among public schools in Marshall?
By Resource Investment Index, Claude Thompson Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Marshall, 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 Fauquier County Public Schools?
Besides Claude Thompson Elementary, Fauquier County Public Schools also operates Liberty High (1,313 students), Kettle Run High (1,175 students), and Fauquier High (1,156 students). See the Fauquier County Public Schools district page for the complete list.