- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Castlewood, VA
Copper Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Copper Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510342001518
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Copper Creek Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Castlewood · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 91.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Copper Creek Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Copper Creek Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Castlewood, VA.
School address
District: Russell County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510342001518 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Copper Creek Elementary grew from 122 students in 2022-23 to 145 in 2023-24 (+18.9%).
Teacher FTE added 9.5 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 510342001518 · Castlewood, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
122 enr · 13.6:1 · 91.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Honaker Elementary (712 students)
Copper Creek Elementary grew from 122 students in 2022-23 to 145 in 2023-24 (+18.9%). Teacher FTE added 9.5 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Copper Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Honaker Elemen
Honaker Elementary
712 students
- Lebanon High
Lebanon High
571 students
- Honaker High
Honaker High
422 students
- Castlewood Ele
Castlewood Elementary
354 students
- Lebanon Middle
Lebanon Middle
301 students
- This school 122
Copper Creek Elementary
122 students
What this shows Copper Creek Elementary reports 122 students on the CCD universe file.
How Copper Creek Elementary compares
Copper Creek 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.0% | ▲ 58% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 122 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
122
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 47% in Virginia - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,376
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Russell County Public Schools reports $14,376 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Copper Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honaker Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lebanon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Honaker High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Castlewood Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Copper Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Castlewood
1 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 (~122 students)
Frequently asked questions about Copper Creek Elementary
How many students attend Copper Creek Elementary?
Copper Creek Elementary has 122 students enrolled. It is a public school in Castlewood, VA. CCD year-over-year: 122 (2022-23) → 145 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Copper Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Copper Creek Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Copper Creek Elementary?
91.0% of students at Copper Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Copper Creek Elementary?
Copper Creek 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 Copper Creek Elementary rank among public schools in Castlewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Copper Creek Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Castlewood, 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 Russell County Public Schools?
Besides Copper Creek Elementary, Russell County Public Schools also operates Honaker Elementary (712 students), Lebanon High (571 students), and Honaker High (422 students). See the Russell County Public Schools district page for the complete list.