- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colonial Beach, VA
Colonial Beach Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Colonial Beach Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510093001956
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colonial Beach Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Colonial Beach · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 80.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Colonial Beach Elementary has class sizes larger than 99% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colonial Beach Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Colonial Beach, VA.
School address
District: Colonial Beach Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510093001956 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Colonial Beach Elementary grew from 360 students in 2022-23 to 379 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 16.3 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 510093001956 · Colonial Beach, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
367 enr · 22.9:1 · 80.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Colonial Beach High (226 students)
Colonial Beach Elementary grew from 360 students in 2022-23 to 379 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 16.3 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
How Colonial Beach Elementary compares
Colonial Beach 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 65% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.3% | ▲ 39% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 65% above state mean
Top 99% in Virginia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,601
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 58.0%
African American 20.2%
Two or More 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Colonial Beach Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colonial Beach Public Schools reports $18,601 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colonial Beach Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Beach High | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Colonial Beach Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Colonial Beach
2 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 (~367 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Colonial Beach Elementary
How many students attend Colonial Beach Elementary?
Colonial Beach Elementary has 367 students enrolled. It is a public school in Colonial Beach, VA. CCD year-over-year: 360 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colonial Beach Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Colonial Beach Elementary is 22.9:1, which is 65% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Colonial Beach Elementary?
80.3% of students at Colonial Beach Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colonial Beach Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Colonial Beach Elementary is White at 58.0% of enrollment, in Colonial Beach, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colonial Beach Elementary?
Colonial Beach 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 Colonial Beach Elementary rank among schools in Colonial Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Colonial Beach Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Colonial Beach, 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 Colonial Beach Public Schools?
Besides Colonial Beach Elementary, Colonial Beach Public Schools also operates Colonial Beach High (226 students). See the Colonial Beach Public Schools district page for the complete list.