- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Troutville, VA
Colonial Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Colonial Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510042000169
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colonial Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Troutville · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 32.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Colonial Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colonial Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Troutville, VA.
School address
District: Botetourt County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510042000169 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Colonial Elementary held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 510042000169 · Troutville, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 15.7:1 · 32.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Lord Botetourt High (963 students)
Colonial Elementary held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Colonial Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lord Botetourt
Lord Botetourt High
963 students
- Read Mountain
Read Mountain Middle
670 students
- James River Hi
James River High
464 students
- This school
Colonial Elementary
439 students
- Greenfield Ele
Greenfield Elementary
435 students
- Central Academ 364
Central Academy Middle
364 students
What this shows Colonial Elementary reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colonial Elementary compares
Colonial 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▼ 44% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Virginia - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,903
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.6%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.1, Colonial Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Botetourt County Public Schools reports $13,903 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colonial Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Botetourt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Read Mountain Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James River High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenfield Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Academy Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colonial Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar other schools in Troutville
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 (~439 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Colonial Elementary
How many students attend Colonial Elementary?
Colonial Elementary has 439 students enrolled. It is a public school in Troutville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 461 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colonial Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Colonial Elementary is 15.7:1, which is 13% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Colonial Elementary?
32.4% of students at Colonial Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colonial Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Colonial Elementary is White at 85.6% of enrollment, in Troutville, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colonial Elementary?
Colonial Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Colonial Elementary rank among schools in Troutville?
By Resource Investment Index, Colonial Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Troutville, 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 Botetourt County Public Schools?
Besides Colonial Elementary, Botetourt County Public Schools also operates Lord Botetourt High (963 students), Read Mountain Middle (670 students), and James River High (464 students). See the Botetourt County Public Schools district page for the complete list.