Enrollment
278
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 510102002111
Craig County High — New Castle, VA
Federal NCES profile for Craig County High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 52/100.
👥 Class size 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 3
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Craig County Public Schools · Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.8:1
vs 14:1 Virginia avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.5%
vs 59.9% Virginia avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Craig County High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Craig County High reports 278 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 27.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 30% below the Virginia state mean of 14:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 38% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 78.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 31% above the Virginia average and 52% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 139 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 38.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Craig County Public Schools spends $15,127 per pupil district-wide, below the Virginia average of $16,211 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 24.4% from local sources (property taxes), 58.5% from the state, and 17.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Craig County High compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 30% | 14:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.5% | ▲ 31% | 59.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 13% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
78.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 31% above the Virginia average of 59.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
— 30% below state mean
Top 4% in Virginia — lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
38.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,127
per pupil, district-wide
— below Virginia avg of $16,211
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 139 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 278 Top 13% in Virginia — larger than 87% of 1,869 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 9.8:1 -30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 78.5% +31% vs state
NCES ID 510102002111
Student demographics
White 98.2%
Two or More 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 98.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 139:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 38.8%
In-school suspensions 56
Out-of-school suspensions 34
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Craig County Public Schools, which includes Craig County High.
$15,127
Per student
-7%
vs Virginia
Avg $16,211
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 58.5%
Federal 17.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Craig County High
How many students attend Craig County High?
Craig County High has 278 students enrolled. It is a other school in New Castle, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Craig County High?
The student-teacher ratio at Craig County High is 9.8:1, which is 30% lower than the Virginia average of 14:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Craig County High?
78.5% of students at Craig County High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 59.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Craig County High?
The largest demographic group at Craig County High is White at 98.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in New Castle, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Craig County High?
Craig County High has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.