- Enrollment
- 1,260
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dinwiddie, VA
Dinwiddie Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dinwiddie Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510117000411
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dinwiddie Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Dinwiddie · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 87.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dinwiddie Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dinwiddie Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Dinwiddie, VA.
School address
District: Dinwiddie County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510117000411 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Dinwiddie Elementary grew from 338 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 510117000411 · Dinwiddie, VA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
341 enr · 12.2:1 · 87.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Dinwiddie County High (1,260 students)
Dinwiddie Elementary grew from 338 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Dinwiddie Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dinwiddie Coun
Dinwiddie County High
1,260 students
- Dinwiddie Coun
Dinwiddie County Middle
919 students
- Sutherland Ele
Sutherland Elementary
548 students
- Southside Elem 446
Southside Elementary
446 students
- Midway Element 352
Midway Elementary
352 students
- This school 341
Dinwiddie Elementary
341 students
What this shows Dinwiddie Elementary reports 341 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dinwiddie Elementary compares
Dinwiddie Elementary 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.0% | ▲ 51% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 24% in Virginia - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$14,552
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.0%
African American 26.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Dinwiddie Elementary is about as mixed as the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dinwiddie County Public Schools reports $14,552 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dinwiddie Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinwiddie County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dinwiddie County Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sutherland Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midway Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dinwiddie Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~341 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dinwiddie Elementary
How many students attend Dinwiddie Elementary?
Dinwiddie Elementary has 341 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dinwiddie, VA. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dinwiddie Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dinwiddie Elementary is 12.2:1, which is 12% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 22% 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 Dinwiddie Elementary?
87.0% of students at Dinwiddie Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dinwiddie Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dinwiddie Elementary is White at 63.0% of enrollment, in Dinwiddie, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dinwiddie Elementary?
Dinwiddie Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Dinwiddie Elementary rank among public schools in Dinwiddie?
By Resource Investment Index, Dinwiddie Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Dinwiddie, 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 Dinwiddie County Public Schools?
Besides Dinwiddie Elementary, Dinwiddie County Public Schools also operates Dinwiddie County High (1,260 students), Dinwiddie County Middle (919 students), and Sutherland Elementary (548 students). See the Dinwiddie County Public Schools district page for the complete list.