- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elkton, VA
Elkton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Elkton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510339001494
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elkton Elementary earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Elkton · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 67.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Elkton Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elkton Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Elkton, VA.
School address
District: Rockingham County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510339001494 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Elkton Elementary grew from 279 students in 2022-23 to 293 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 22.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 510339001494 · Elkton, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
269 enr · 12.2:1 · 67.7% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Turner Ashby High (998 students)
Elkton Elementary grew from 279 students in 2022-23 to 293 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 22.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Elkton Elementary 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
- East Rockingha
East Rockingham High
821 students
- J. Frank Hilly
J. Frank Hillyard Middle
726 students
- This school 269
Elkton Elementary
269 students
What this shows Elkton Elementary reports 269 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elkton Elementary compares
Elkton 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.7% | ▲ 18% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 269 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
269
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 24% in Virginia - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 3.0%
Largest group: White at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.6, Elkton Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
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 Elkton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner Ashby High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broadway High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spotswood High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Rockingham High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. Frank Hillyard Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elkton Elementary'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
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Elkton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~269 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Elkton Elementary
How many students attend Elkton Elementary?
Elkton Elementary has 269 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elkton, VA. CCD year-over-year: 279 (2022-23) → 293 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Elkton Elementary is 12.2:1, which is 12% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 22% 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 Elkton Elementary?
67.7% of students at Elkton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elkton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Elkton Elementary is White at 78.4% of enrollment, in Elkton, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elkton Elementary?
Elkton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Elkton Elementary rank among public schools in Elkton?
By Resource Investment Index, Elkton Elementary ranks #1 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 Elkton Elementary, 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.