- Enrollment
- 1,913
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spotsylvania, VA
Courthouse Road Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Courthouse Road Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510364000969
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Courthouse Road Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 8
- schools in Spotsylvania · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 43.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Courthouse Road Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Courthouse Road Elementary ranks #3 of 8 schools in Spotsylvania, VA.
School address
District: Spotsylvania County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510364000969 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Courthouse Road Elementary held near 768 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 50.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 510364000969 · Spotsylvania, VA Other · MID · TRAD
762 enr · 15.2:1 · 43.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverbend High (1,913 students)
Courthouse Road Elementary held near 768 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 50.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Courthouse Road Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverbend High
Riverbend High
1,913 students
- Massaponax Hig
Massaponax High
1,692 students
- Courtland High
Courtland High
1,497 students
- Spotsylvania H
Spotsylvania High
1,394 students
- Chancellor Hig
Chancellor High
1,321 students
- This school 762
Courthouse Road Elementary
762 students
What this shows Courthouse Road Elementary reports 762 students on the CCD universe file.
How Courthouse Road Elementary compares
Courthouse Road 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.2% | ▼ 25% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 762 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
762
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Virginia - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$13,858
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
African American 21.7%
Two or More 10.8%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 38.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.5, Courthouse Road Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spotsylvania County Public Schools reports $13,858 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Courthouse Road Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverbend High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Massaponax High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Courtland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spotsylvania High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chancellor High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Courthouse Road Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,692
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,497
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,321
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Spotsylvania
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Riverview Elementary
Standard public school
691 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Brock Road Elementary
Standard public school
651 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Wilderness Elementary
Standard public school
647 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Spotsylvania Elementary
Standard public school
623 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Courtland Elementary
Standard public school
548 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Livingston Elementary
Standard public school
479 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~762 students)
Frequently asked questions about Courthouse Road Elementary
How many students attend Courthouse Road Elementary?
Courthouse Road Elementary has 762 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spotsylvania, VA. CCD year-over-year: 780 (2022-23) → 768 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Courthouse Road Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Courthouse Road Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Courthouse Road Elementary?
43.2% of students at Courthouse Road Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Courthouse Road Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Courthouse Road Elementary is White at 38.5% of enrollment, in Spotsylvania, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Courthouse Road Elementary?
Courthouse Road Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Courthouse Road Elementary rank among schools in Spotsylvania?
By Resource Investment Index, Courthouse Road Elementary ranks #3 of 8 schools in Spotsylvania, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Spotsylvania on the city page.
What other schools are in Spotsylvania County Public Schools?
Besides Courthouse Road Elementary, Spotsylvania County Public Schools also operates Riverbend High (1,913 students), Massaponax High (1,692 students), and Courtland High (1,497 students). See the Spotsylvania County Public Schools district page for the complete list.