- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Roanoke, VA
Crystal Spring Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Crystal Spring Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510330000385
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crystal Spring Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #11 of 27
- schools in Roanoke · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Crystal Spring Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crystal Spring Elementary ranks #11 of 27 schools in Roanoke, VA.
School address
District: Roanoke City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510330000385 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Crystal Spring Elementary held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 510330000385 · Roanoke, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
323 enr · 13.5:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Patrick Henry High (2,030 students)
Crystal Spring Elementary held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 22.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Crystal Spring Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry High
2,030 students
- William Flemin
William Fleming High
1,957 students
- Breckinridge M 733
Breckinridge Middle
733 students
- Round Hill Ele 720
Round Hill Elementary
720 students
- Westside Eleme 624
Westside Elementary
624 students
- This school 323
Crystal Spring Elementary
323 students
What this shows Crystal Spring Elementary reports 323 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crystal Spring Elementary compares
Crystal Spring 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 72% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 45% in Virginia - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,406
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 5.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, Crystal Spring Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roanoke City Public Schools reports $18,406 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crystal Spring Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Henry High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Fleming High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Breckinridge Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Round Hill Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crystal Spring Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,957
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Roanoke
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Round Hill Elementary
Standard public school
720 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Westside Elementary
Standard public school
624 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Fallon Park Elementary
Standard public school
591 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Preston Park Elementary
Standard public school
535 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Burlington Elementary
Standard public school
530 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Cave Spring Elementary
Standard public school
489 students 15.3:1 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 (~323 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crystal Spring Elementary
How many students attend Crystal Spring Elementary?
Crystal Spring Elementary has 323 students enrolled. It is a public school in Roanoke, VA. CCD year-over-year: 304 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crystal Spring Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Crystal Spring Elementary is 13.5:1, which is 3% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crystal Spring Elementary?
99.3% of students at Crystal Spring Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crystal Spring Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Crystal Spring Elementary is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Roanoke, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crystal Spring Elementary?
Crystal Spring Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Crystal Spring Elementary rank among schools in Roanoke?
By Resource Investment Index, Crystal Spring Elementary ranks #11 of 27 schools in Roanoke, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Roanoke on the city page.
What other schools are in Roanoke City Public Schools?
Besides Crystal Spring Elementary, Roanoke City Public Schools also operates Patrick Henry High (2,030 students), William Fleming High (1,957 students), and Breckinridge Middle (733 students). See the Roanoke City Public Schools district page for the complete list.