- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Honaker, VA
Council Elementary/Middle
Federal NCES profile for Council Elementary/Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510051001897
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Council Elementary/Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Honaker · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 88.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Council Elementary/Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Council Elementary/Middle ranks #4 of 4 schools in Honaker, VA.
School address
District: Buchanan County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510051001897 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Council Elementary/Middle held near 194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 510051001897 · Honaker, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
194 enr · 13.9:1 · 88.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverview Elementary/Middle (719 students)
Council Elementary/Middle held near 194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Council Elementary/Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverview Elem
Riverview Elementary/Middle
719 students
- Grundy High
Grundy High
352 students
- Hurley Element
Hurley Elementary/Middle
323 students
- Twin Valley El 240
Twin Valley Elementary/Middle
240 students
- This school 194
Council Elementary/Middle
194 students
- Hurley High 194
Hurley High
194 students
What this shows Council Elementary/Middle reports 194 students on the CCD universe file.
How Council Elementary/Middle compares
Council Elementary/Middle 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.6% | ▲ 54% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 194 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
194
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 52% in Virginia - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,191
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 97.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.1, Council Elementary/Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Buchanan County Public Schools reports $15,191 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Council Elementary/Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Elementary/Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grundy High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hurley Elementary/Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Twin Valley Elementary/Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hurley High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Council Elementary/Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Honaker
3 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 (~194 students)
Frequently asked questions about Council Elementary/Middle
How many students attend Council Elementary/Middle?
Council Elementary/Middle has 194 students enrolled. It is a public school in Honaker, VA. CCD year-over-year: 185 (2022-23) → 194 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Council Elementary/Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Council Elementary/Middle is 13.9:1, which is 0% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Council Elementary/Middle?
88.6% of students at Council Elementary/Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Council Elementary/Middle?
The largest demographic group at Council Elementary/Middle is White at 97.4% of enrollment, in Honaker, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Council Elementary/Middle?
Council Elementary/Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Council Elementary/Middle rank among schools in Honaker?
By Resource Investment Index, Council Elementary/Middle ranks #4 of 4 schools in Honaker, 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 Buchanan County Public Schools?
Besides Council Elementary/Middle, Buchanan County Public Schools also operates Riverview Elementary/Middle (719 students), Grundy High (352 students), and Hurley Elementary/Middle (323 students). See the Buchanan County Public Schools district page for the complete list.