Enrollment
614
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Penn Laird, VA
Cub Run Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cub Run Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510339002782
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cub Run Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Penn Laird · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 46.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cub Run Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cub Run Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Penn Laird, VA.
School address
District: Rockingham County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510339002782 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.0%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cub Run Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cub Run Elementary
Cub Run Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Penn Laird, Virginia, enrolling 614 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 46.0% lands close to the Virginia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 614 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 219 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #151.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Penn Laird's public schools, it stands alongside Peak View Elementary (538 students): Cub Run Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14:1 vs 15.8:1).
Rockingham County Public Schools also operates Turner Ashby High (998 students) and Broadway High (932 students) alongside Cub Run Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cub Run Elementary compares
Cub Run Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.0% | ▼ 20% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
614
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 53% in Virginia - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$13,933
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 60.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 5.0%
Asian 3.7%
Largest group: White at 60.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Cub Run Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockingham County Public Schools, which includes Cub Run Elementary.
$13,933
Per student
-5%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.9%
State 46.3%
Federal 12.8%
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.
How Cub Run Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner Ashby High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broadway High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spotswood High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Rockingham High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. Frank Hillyard Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cub Run Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Penn Laird
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~614 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cub Run Elementary
How many students attend Cub Run Elementary?
Cub Run Elementary has 614 students enrolled. It is a public school in Penn Laird, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cub Run Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cub Run Elementary is 14:1, which is 1% 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 Cub Run Elementary?
46.0% of students at Cub Run Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cub Run Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cub Run Elementary is White at 60.7% of enrollment, in Penn Laird, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cub Run Elementary?
Cub Run Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cub Run Elementary rank among public schools in Penn Laird?
By Resource Investment Index, Cub Run Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Penn Laird, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Penn Laird on the city page.
Is Cub Run Elementary a good school?
Cub Run Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Rockingham County Public Schools?
Besides Cub Run Elementary, Rockingham County Public Schools also operates Turner Ashby High (998 students), Broadway High (932 students), and Spotswood High (880 students). See the Rockingham County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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