- Enrollment
- 1,159
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pulaski, VA
Critzer Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Critzer Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510315001330
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Critzer Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Pulaski · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 79.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Critzer Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Critzer Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Pulaski, VA.
School address
District: Pulaski County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510315001330 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Critzer Elementary held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 510315001330 · Pulaski, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 13.9:1 · 79.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Pulaski County Senior High (1,159 students)
Critzer Elementary held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Critzer Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pulaski County
Pulaski County Senior High
1,159 students
- Pulaski County
Pulaski County Middle
825 students
- Pulaski Elemen
Pulaski Elementary
472 students
- This school 416
Critzer Elementary
416 students
- Dublin Element 411
Dublin Elementary
411 students
- Riverlawn Elem 380
Riverlawn Elementary
380 students
What this shows Critzer Elementary reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How Critzer Elementary compares
Critzer 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.6% | ▲ 38% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 71% | - | - |
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.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,947
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.1%
Two or More 8.4%
African American 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, Critzer Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pulaski County Public Schools reports $13,947 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Critzer Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pulaski County Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pulaski Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dublin Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverlawn Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Critzer Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 825
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Pulaski
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 (~416 students)
Frequently asked questions about Critzer Elementary
How many students attend Critzer Elementary?
Critzer Elementary has 416 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pulaski, VA. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 390 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Critzer Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Critzer Elementary 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 Critzer Elementary?
79.6% of students at Critzer Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Critzer Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Critzer Elementary is White at 78.1% of enrollment, in Pulaski, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Critzer Elementary?
Critzer Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Critzer Elementary rank among public schools in Pulaski?
By Resource Investment Index, Critzer Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Pulaski, 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 Pulaski County Public Schools?
Besides Critzer Elementary, Pulaski County Public Schools also operates Pulaski County Senior High (1,159 students), Pulaski County Middle (825 students), and Pulaski Elementary (472 students). See the Pulaski County Public Schools district page for the complete list.