- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Defiance, VA
Edward G. Clymore Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Edward G. Clymore Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510030001080
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edward G. Clymore Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Fort Defiance · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 43.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Edward G. Clymore Elementary has class sizes larger than 88% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edward G. Clymore Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fort Defiance, VA.
School address
District: Augusta County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510030001080 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Edward G. Clymore Elementary held near 776 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 510030001080 · Fort Defiance, VA Other · MID · TRAD
803 enr · 16.7:1 · 43.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilson Memorial High (837 students)
Edward G. Clymore Elementary held near 776 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Edward G. Clymore Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilson Memoria
Wilson Memorial High
837 students
- This school
Edward G. Clymore Elementary
803 students
- Fort Defiance
Fort Defiance High
731 students
- Riverheads Ele
Riverheads Elementary
714 students
- Stuarts Draft
Stuarts Draft High
668 students
- Wilson Element
Wilson Elementary
655 students
What this shows Edward G. Clymore Elementary reports 803 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edward G. Clymore Elementary compares
Edward G. Clymore Elementary 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.2% | ▼ 25% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 803 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
803
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 88% in Virginia - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.0%
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
$13,991
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 3.0%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.8, Edward G. Clymore Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Augusta County Public Schools reports $13,991 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edward G. Clymore Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Memorial High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fort Defiance High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverheads Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stuarts Draft High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edward G. Clymore Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~803 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edward G. Clymore Elementary
How many students attend Edward G. Clymore Elementary?
Edward G. Clymore Elementary has 803 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Defiance, VA. CCD year-over-year: 775 (2022-23) → 776 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward G. Clymore Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward G. Clymore Elementary is 16.7:1, which is 20% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edward G. Clymore Elementary?
43.2% of students at Edward G. Clymore Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edward G. Clymore Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Edward G. Clymore Elementary is White at 76.6% of enrollment, in Fort Defiance, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edward G. Clymore Elementary?
Edward G. Clymore Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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).
How does Edward G. Clymore Elementary rank among public schools in Fort Defiance?
By Resource Investment Index, Edward G. Clymore Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fort Defiance, 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 Augusta County Public Schools?
Besides Edward G. Clymore Elementary, Augusta County Public Schools also operates Wilson Memorial High (837 students), Fort Defiance High (731 students), and Riverheads Elementary (714 students). See the Augusta County Public Schools district page for the complete list.