- Enrollment
- 1,147
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ridgeway, VA
Drewry Mason Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Drewry Mason Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510192000855
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Drewry Mason Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Virginia schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 94.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 382
- students enrolled
Drewry Mason Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Henry County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510192000855 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Drewry Mason Elementary held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 510192000855 · Ridgeway, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 15.9:1 · 94.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Magna Vista High (1,147 students)
Drewry Mason Elementary held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Drewry Mason Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Magna Vista Hi
Magna Vista High
1,147 students
- Bassett High
Bassett High
1,098 students
- Fieldale-Colli
Fieldale-Collinsville Middle
792 students
- Laurel Park Mi
Laurel Park Middle
734 students
- Meadow View El
Meadow View Elementary
659 students
- This school 382
Drewry Mason Elementary
382 students
What this shows Drewry Mason Elementary reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How Drewry Mason Elementary compares
Drewry Mason 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.8% | ▲ 65% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Virginia - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,812
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 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 14.7%
African American 13.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Drewry Mason Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henry County Public Schools reports $13,812 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Drewry Mason Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magna Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bassett High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fieldale-Collinsville Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laurel Park Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadow View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Drewry Mason Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~382 students)
Frequently asked questions about Drewry Mason Elementary
How many students attend Drewry Mason Elementary?
Drewry Mason Elementary has 382 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ridgeway, VA. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Drewry Mason Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Drewry Mason Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Drewry Mason Elementary?
94.8% of students at Drewry Mason Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Drewry Mason Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Drewry Mason Elementary is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Ridgeway, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Drewry Mason Elementary?
Drewry Mason 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).
What other schools are in Henry County Public Schools?
Besides Drewry Mason Elementary, Henry County Public Schools also operates Magna Vista High (1,147 students), Bassett High (1,098 students), and Fieldale-Collinsville Middle (792 students). See the Henry County Public Schools district page for the complete list.