- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elkton, VA
East Rockingham High
Federal NCES profile for East Rockingham High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510339002803
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Rockingham High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Virginia schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Elkton · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
East Rockingham High has class sizes larger than 91% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Rockingham High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Elkton, VA.
School address
District: Rockingham County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510339002803 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
East Rockingham High held near 798 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.8 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 510339002803 · Elkton, VA High · MID · TRAD
821 enr · 17.1:1 · 36.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Turner Ashby High (998 students)
East Rockingham High held near 798 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.8 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
East Rockingham High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Turner Ashby H
Turner Ashby High
998 students
- Broadway High
Broadway High
932 students
- Spotswood High
Spotswood High
880 students
- This school
East Rockingham High
821 students
- J. Frank Hilly
J. Frank Hillyard Middle
726 students
- Wilbur S. Penc
Wilbur S. Pence Middle
671 students
What this shows East Rockingham High reports 821 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Rockingham High compares
East Rockingham High 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 23% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▼ 37% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 821 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
821
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 91% in Virginia - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.8%
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
$14,743
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 75.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, East Rockingham High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rockingham County Public Schools reports $14,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Rockingham High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner Ashby High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Broadway High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spotswood High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J. Frank Hillyard Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilbur S. Pence Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Rockingham High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide high 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 (~821 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Rockingham High
How many students attend East Rockingham High?
East Rockingham High has 821 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elkton, VA. CCD year-over-year: 778 (2022-23) → 798 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Rockingham High?
The student-teacher ratio at East Rockingham High is 17.1:1, which is 23% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Rockingham High?
36.5% of students at East Rockingham High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Rockingham High?
The largest demographic group at East Rockingham High is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in Elkton, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Rockingham High?
East Rockingham High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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).
How does East Rockingham High rank among public schools in Elkton?
By Resource Investment Index, East Rockingham High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Elkton, 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 Rockingham County Public Schools?
Besides East Rockingham High, Rockingham County Public Schools also operates Turner Ashby High (998 students), Broadway High (932 students), and Spotswood High (880 students). See the Rockingham County Public Schools district page for the complete list.