- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ashland, VA
Elmont Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Elmont Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510183000769
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elmont Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Virginia schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Ashland · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Elmont Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elmont Elementary ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Ashland, VA.
School address
District: Hanover County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510183000769 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Elmont Elementary shrank from 395 students in 2022-23 to 371 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 510183000769 · Ashland, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 12:1 · 43.5% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlee High (1,470 students)
Elmont Elementary shrank from 395 students in 2022-23 to 371 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Elmont Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atlee High
Atlee High
1,470 students
- Hanover High
Hanover High
1,349 students
- Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry High
1,294 students
- Mechanicsville
Mechanicsville High
1,245 students
- Chickahominy M
Chickahominy Middle
1,199 students
- This school 383
Elmont Elementary
383 students
What this shows Elmont Elementary reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elmont Elementary compares
Elmont Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▼ 24% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 21% in Virginia - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,035
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%
African American 10.2%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: White at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Elmont Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hanover County Public Schools reports $13,035 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elmont Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlee High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hanover High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Patrick Henry High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mechanicsville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chickahominy Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elmont Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,349
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 1,199
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Ashland
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 (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elmont Elementary
How many students attend Elmont Elementary?
Elmont Elementary has 383 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ashland, VA. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmont Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Elmont Elementary is 12:1, which is 14% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 24% 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 Elmont Elementary?
43.5% of students at Elmont Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elmont Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Elmont Elementary is White at 54.8% of enrollment, in Ashland, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elmont Elementary?
Elmont Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Elmont Elementary rank among public schools in Ashland?
By Resource Investment Index, Elmont Elementary ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Ashland, 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 Ashland on the city page.
What other schools are in Hanover County Public Schools?
Besides Elmont Elementary, Hanover County Public Schools also operates Atlee High (1,470 students), Hanover High (1,349 students), and Patrick Henry High (1,294 students). See the Hanover County Public Schools district page for the complete list.