- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 66.2:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dungannon, VA
Dungannon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dungannon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510348001529
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 91
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dungannon Elementary School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia.
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 75.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 131
- students enrolled
Dungannon Elementary School has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Scott County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510348001529 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Dungannon Elementary School grew from 84 students in 2022-23 to 137 in 2023-24 (+63.1%).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 13.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 510348001529 · Dungannon, VA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
131 enr · 13.1:1 · 75.0% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Virginia Connections Academy (728 students)
Dungannon Elementary School grew from 84 students in 2022-23 to 137 in 2023-24 (+63.1%). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 13.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Dungannon Elementary School 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
- Duffield-Patto
Duffield-Pattonsville Primary
308 students
- This school 131
Dungannon Elementary School
131 students
What this shows Dungannon Elementary School reports 131 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dungannon Elementary School compares
Dungannon Elementary School 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.0% | ▲ 30% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 131 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
131
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 38% in Virginia - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.5%
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
$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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 44 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.2%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 96.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.4, Dungannon Elementary School 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 Dungannon Elementary School 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Duffield-Pattonsville Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dungannon Elementary School'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
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~131 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dungannon Elementary School
How many students attend Dungannon Elementary School?
Dungannon Elementary School has 131 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dungannon, VA. CCD year-over-year: 84 (2022-23) → 137 (2023-24), up 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dungannon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dungannon Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 17% 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 Dungannon Elementary School?
75.0% of students at Dungannon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dungannon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dungannon Elementary School is White at 96.2% of enrollment, in Dungannon, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dungannon Elementary School?
Dungannon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (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 Dungannon Elementary School, 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.