Enrollment
821
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510339002803
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 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 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Virginia schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Elkton · Resource Index
- 44
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.5%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Rockingham High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Rockingham High
East Rockingham High is a mid-sized high school in Elkton, Virginia, enrolling 821 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.1:1 is larger than about 91% of Virginia schools and 23% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 821 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 300 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #295, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 41/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 328 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Rockingham County Public Schools also operates Turner Ashby High (998 students) and Broadway High (932 students) alongside East Rockingham High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Rockingham High compares
East Rockingham High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,933
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockingham County Public Schools, which includes East Rockingham High.
$13,933
Per student
-5%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.9%
State 46.3%
Federal 12.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~821 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Elkton on the city page.
Is East Rockingham High a good school?
East Rockingham High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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