- Enrollment
- 1,220
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lynchburg, VA
Dearington Elementary/Innovation
Federal NCES profile for Dearington Elementary/Innovation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 71/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510234002205
👥 S:T ratio 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dearington Elementary/Innovation earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia.
- #1 of 14
- schools in Lynchburg · Resource Index
- 71
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.9:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 96.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dearington Elementary/Innovation has class sizes smaller than 99% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dearington Elementary/Innovation ranks #1 of 14 schools in Lynchburg, VA.
School address
District: Lynchburg City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510234002205 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Dearington Elementary/Innovation grew from 160 students in 2022-23 to 180 in 2023-24 (+12.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 510234002205 · Lynchburg, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
180 enr · 4.9:1 · 96.3% lunch · RII 71
Nearest enrollment peer: E.C. Glass High (1,220 students)
Dearington Elementary/Innovation grew from 160 students in 2022-23 to 180 in 2023-24 (+12.5%). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Dearington Elementary/Innovation in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- E.C. Glass Hig
E.C. Glass High
1,220 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High
1,113 students
- Sandusky Middl
Sandusky Middle
583 students
- Paul Laurence
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation
531 students
- Linkhorne Midd
Linkhorne Middle
519 students
- This school 180
Dearington Elementary/Innovation
180 students
What this shows Dearington Elementary/Innovation reports 180 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dearington Elementary/Innovation compares
Dearington Elementary/Innovation is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.9:1 | ▼ 65% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.3% | ▲ 67% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 180 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.9:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
180
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
4.9:1
students per teacher
- 65% below state mean
Top 1% in Virginia - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,083
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 180 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 65.0%
White 16.1%
Two or More 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Dearington Elementary/Innovation is about as mixed as the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lynchburg City Public Schools reports $17,083 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dearington Elementary/Innovation Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| E.C. Glass High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandusky Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Linkhorne Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dearington Elementary/Innovation's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Lynchburg
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Tomahawk Elementary
Standard public school
667 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Leesville Road Elementary
Standard public school
646 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Heritage Elementary
Standard public school
448 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Sheffield Elementary
Standard public school
443 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Robert S. Payne Elementary
Standard public school
435 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Bedford Hills Elementary
Standard public school
402 students 12.2:1 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 (~180 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dearington Elementary/Innovation
How many students attend Dearington Elementary/Innovation?
Dearington Elementary/Innovation has 180 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lynchburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 160 (2022-23) → 180 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dearington Elementary/Innovation?
The student-teacher ratio at Dearington Elementary/Innovation is 4.9:1, which is 65% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 69% 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 Dearington Elementary/Innovation?
96.3% of students at Dearington Elementary/Innovation are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dearington Elementary/Innovation?
The largest demographic group at Dearington Elementary/Innovation is African American at 65.0% of enrollment, in Lynchburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dearington Elementary/Innovation?
Dearington Elementary/Innovation has a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (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 Dearington Elementary/Innovation rank among schools in Lynchburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Dearington Elementary/Innovation ranks #1 of 14 schools in Lynchburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lynchburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Lynchburg City Public Schools?
Besides Dearington Elementary/Innovation, Lynchburg City Public Schools also operates E.C. Glass High (1,220 students), Heritage High (1,113 students), and Sandusky Middle (583 students). See the Lynchburg City Public Schools district page for the complete list.