- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Portsmouth, VA
Cradock Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cradock Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510300001252
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cradock Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #10 of 13
- elementary schools in Portsmouth · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 97.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cradock Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cradock Elementary ranks #10 of 13 elementary schools in Portsmouth, VA.
School address
District: Portsmouth City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510300001252 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Cradock Elementary held near 606 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 510300001252 · Portsmouth, VA Elementary · MID · TRAD
616 enr · 14.3:1 · 97.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Churchland High (1,453 students)
Cradock Elementary held near 606 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Cradock Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Churchland Hig
Churchland High
1,453 students
- Manor High
Manor High
1,149 students
- I.C. Norcom Hi
I.C. Norcom High
1,009 students
- Churchland Mid
Churchland Middle
798 students
- Churchland Ele
Churchland Elementary
721 students
- This school
Cradock Elementary
616 students
What this shows Cradock Elementary reports 616 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cradock Elementary compares
Cradock 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.6% | ▲ 69% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 616 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
616
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Virginia - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.7%
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
$14,888
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 66.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
White 9.4%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 66.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Cradock Elementary is about as mixed as the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Portsmouth City Public Schools reports $14,888 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cradock Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchland High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manor High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| I.C. Norcom High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Churchland Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Churchland Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cradock Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,149
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Portsmouth
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Churchland Elementary
Standard public school
721 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Churchland Academy Elementary
Standard public school
626 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Simonsdale Elementary
Standard public school
613 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Victory Elementary
Standard public school
586 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Waterview Elementary
Standard public school
576 students 14:1 students per teacher
Douglass Park Elementary
Standard public school
510 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~616 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cradock Elementary
How many students attend Cradock Elementary?
Cradock Elementary has 616 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Portsmouth, VA. CCD year-over-year: 622 (2022-23) → 606 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cradock Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cradock Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cradock Elementary?
97.6% of students at Cradock Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cradock Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cradock Elementary is African American at 66.6% of enrollment, in Portsmouth, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cradock Elementary?
Cradock Elementary 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 Cradock Elementary rank among elementary schools in Portsmouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Cradock Elementary ranks #10 of 13 elementary schools in Portsmouth, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Portsmouth on the city page.
What other schools are in Portsmouth City Public Schools?
Besides Cradock Elementary, Portsmouth City Public Schools also operates Churchland High (1,453 students), Manor High (1,149 students), and I.C. Norcom High (1,009 students). See the Portsmouth City Public Schools district page for the complete list.