- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pennington Gap, VA
Elk Knob Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Elk Knob Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510219000891
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elk Knob Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 86.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 291
- students enrolled
Elk Knob Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lee County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510219000891 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Elk Knob Elementary grew from 283 students in 2022-23 to 308 in 2023-24 (+8.8%).
Teacher FTE held 22.8 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 510219000891 · Pennington Gap, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 13.2:1 · 86.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Lee High (803 students)
Elk Knob Elementary grew from 283 students in 2022-23 to 308 in 2023-24 (+8.8%). Teacher FTE held 22.8 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Elk Knob Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lee High
Lee High
803 students
- Flatwoods Elem
Flatwoods Elementary
336 students
- This school 291
Elk Knob Elementary
291 students
- Thomas Walker 291
Thomas Walker High
291 students
- Pennington Mid 278
Pennington Middle
278 students
- Rose Hill Elem 256
Rose Hill Elementary
256 students
What this shows Elk Knob Elementary reports 291 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elk Knob Elementary compares
Elk Knob Elementary 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.9% | ▲ 51% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 40% in Virginia - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$15,131
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.6%
Two or More 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 96.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.6, Elk Knob Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lee County Public Schools reports $15,131 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elk Knob Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee High | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Flatwoods Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Walker High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pennington Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rose Hill Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elk Knob Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~291 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elk Knob Elementary
How many students attend Elk Knob Elementary?
Elk Knob Elementary has 291 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pennington Gap, VA. CCD year-over-year: 283 (2022-23) → 308 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elk Knob Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Elk Knob Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 5% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 16% 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 Elk Knob Elementary?
86.9% of students at Elk Knob Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elk Knob Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Elk Knob Elementary is White at 96.6% of enrollment, in Pennington Gap, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elk Knob Elementary?
Elk Knob 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).
What other schools are in Lee County Public Schools?
Besides Elk Knob Elementary, Lee County Public Schools also operates Lee High (803 students), Flatwoods Elementary (336 students), and Thomas Walker High (291 students). See the Lee County Public Schools district page for the complete list.