How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Cluster Springs Elementary | South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Alton, VA | South Boston, VA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 572 | 116 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.8:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 95.1% | 95.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Cluster Springs Elementary | South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,349 | $14,349 |
| District | Halifax County Public Schools | Halifax County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Cluster Springs Elementary | South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62.6% | 23.3% |
| African American | 22.4% | 63.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.0% | 6.9% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.9% | 3.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Cluster Springs Elementary | South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 408.6:1 | 580:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 35.3% | — |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 5 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.