How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Big Island Elementary | Boonsboro Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Big Island, VA | Lynchburg, VA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 182 | 309 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.9:1 | 16.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 82.4% | 21.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Big Island Elementary | Boonsboro Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,519 | $13,519 |
| District | Bedford County Public Schools | Bedford County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Big Island Elementary | Boonsboro Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84.1% | 81.9% |
| African American | 3.8% | 7.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.6% | 4.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Big Island Elementary | Boonsboro Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 169:1 | 394:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.8% | 4.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 3 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.