- Enrollment
- 1,880
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wirtz, VA
Dudley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dudley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510144000635
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dudley Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Virginia schools.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 75.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 317
- students enrolled
Dudley Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Franklin County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510144000635 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Dudley Elementary shrank from 216 students in 2022-23 to 204 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 510144000635 · Wirtz, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
317 enr · 17.6:1 · 75.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin County High (1,880 students)
Dudley Elementary shrank from 216 students in 2022-23 to 204 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Dudley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin Count
Franklin County High
1,880 students
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Middle
1,382 students
- Windy Gap Elem 391
Windy Gap Elementary
391 students
- Lee M. Waid El 386
Lee M. Waid Elementary
386 students
- This school 317
Dudley Elementary
317 students
- Rocky Mount El 296
Rocky Mount Elementary
296 students
What this shows Dudley Elementary reports 317 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dudley Elementary compares
Dudley Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 27% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.5% | ▲ 31% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 94% in Virginia - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.0%
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
$15,045
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 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.3%
Two or More 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.1, Dudley Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin County Public Schools reports $15,045 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dudley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Windy Gap Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lee M. Waid Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rocky Mount Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dudley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,382
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other schools in Wirtz
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~317 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dudley Elementary
How many students attend Dudley Elementary?
Dudley Elementary has 317 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wirtz, VA. CCD year-over-year: 216 (2022-23) → 204 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dudley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dudley Elementary is 17.6:1, which is 27% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dudley Elementary?
75.5% of students at Dudley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dudley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dudley Elementary is White at 82.3% of enrollment, in Wirtz, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dudley Elementary?
Dudley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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).
What other schools are in Franklin County Public Schools?
Besides Dudley Elementary, Franklin County Public Schools also operates Franklin County High (1,880 students), Benjamin Franklin Middle (1,382 students), and Windy Gap Elementary (391 students). See the Franklin County Public Schools district page for the complete list.