- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 66.2:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Duffield, VA
Duffield-Pattonsville Primary
Federal NCES profile for Duffield-Pattonsville Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510348001528
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Duffield-Pattonsville Primary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 77.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 308
- students enrolled
Duffield-Pattonsville Primary has class sizes larger than 74% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Scott County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510348001528 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Duffield-Pattonsville Primary held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.5 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 510348001528 · Duffield, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
308 enr · 15.4:1 · 77.6% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Virginia Connections Academy (728 students)
Duffield-Pattonsville Primary held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.5 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Duffield-Pattonsville Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Virginia Conne
Virginia Connections Academy
728 students
- Gate City High
Gate City High
592 students
- Shoemaker Elem
Shoemaker Elementary
419 students
- Weber City Ele
Weber City Elementary
380 students
- This school
Duffield-Pattonsville Primary
308 students
- Nickelsville E
Nickelsville Elementary
302 students
What this shows Duffield-Pattonsville Primary reports 308 students on the CCD universe file.
How Duffield-Pattonsville Primary compares
Duffield-Pattonsville Primary 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.6% | ▲ 35% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Virginia - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,841
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 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, Duffield-Pattonsville Primary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scott County Public Schools reports $12,841 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Duffield-Pattonsville Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Connections Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gate City High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shoemaker Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weber City Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nickelsville Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Duffield-Pattonsville Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar other schools in Duffield
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 (~308 students)
Frequently asked questions about Duffield-Pattonsville Primary
How many students attend Duffield-Pattonsville Primary?
Duffield-Pattonsville Primary has 308 students enrolled. It is a public school in Duffield, VA. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 294 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Duffield-Pattonsville Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Duffield-Pattonsville Primary is 15.4:1, which is 11% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Duffield-Pattonsville Primary?
77.6% of students at Duffield-Pattonsville Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Duffield-Pattonsville Primary?
The largest demographic group at Duffield-Pattonsville Primary is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Duffield, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Duffield-Pattonsville Primary?
Duffield-Pattonsville Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Scott County Public Schools?
Besides Duffield-Pattonsville Primary, Scott County Public Schools also operates Virginia Connections Academy (728 students), Gate City High (592 students), and Shoemaker Elementary (419 students). See the Scott County Public Schools district page for the complete list.