Enrollment
320
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 510333001449
Clearbrook Elementary — Roanoke, VA
Federal NCES profile for Clearbrook Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 57/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 80
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Roanoke County Public Schools · Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14:1 Virginia avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.8%
vs 59.9% Virginia avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clearbrook Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Clearbrook Elementary reports 320 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 23.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% above the Virginia state mean of 14:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 31.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 47% below the Virginia average and 39% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 320 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 8.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Roanoke County Public Schools spends $14,015 per pupil district-wide, below the Virginia average of $16,211 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 41.4% from local sources (property taxes), 47.5% from the state, and 11.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (C), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Clearbrook Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.8% | ▼ 47% | 59.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 17% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
31.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 47% below the Virginia average of 59.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
— 1% above state mean
Top 54% in Virginia — lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$14,015
per pupil, district-wide
— below Virginia avg of $16,211
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 320 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 320 Top 17% in Virginia — larger than 83% of 1,869 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 14.1:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 31.8% -47% vs state
NCES ID 510333001449
Student demographics
White 69.4%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 7.5%
African American 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 320:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 8.1%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roanoke County Public Schools, which includes Clearbrook Elementary.
$14,015
Per student
-14%
vs Virginia
Avg $16,211
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 41.4%
State 47.5%
Federal 11.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
Similar other schools in Roanoke
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Round Hill Elementary
Standard public school
720 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Westside Elementary
Standard public school
624 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Fallon Park Elementary
Standard public school
591 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Preston Park Elementary
Standard public school
535 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Burlington Elementary
Standard public school
530 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Cave Spring Elementary
Standard public school
489 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Clearbrook Elementary
How many students attend Clearbrook Elementary?
Clearbrook Elementary has 320 students enrolled. It is a other school in Roanoke, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clearbrook Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clearbrook Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Virginia average of 14:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clearbrook Elementary?
31.8% of students at Clearbrook Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 59.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clearbrook Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Clearbrook Elementary is White at 69.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Roanoke, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clearbrook Elementary?
Clearbrook Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (C) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.