- Enrollment
- 1,240
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Madison Heights, VA
Elon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Elon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510021000069
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elon Elementary earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Madison Heights · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 77.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Elon Elementary has class sizes smaller than 90% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elon Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Madison Heights, VA.
School address
District: Amherst County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510021000069 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Elon Elementary shrank from 341 students in 2022-23 to 318 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.3 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 510021000069 · Madison Heights, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
288 enr · 10.7:1 · 77.1% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Amherst County High (1,240 students)
Elon Elementary shrank from 341 students in 2022-23 to 318 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 27.3 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Elon Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Amherst County
Amherst County High
1,240 students
- Monelison Midd 469
Monelison Middle
469 students
- Madison Height 449
Madison Heights Elementary
449 students
- Amelon Element 415
Amelon Elementary
415 students
- Amherst Middle 371
Amherst Middle
371 students
- This school 288
Elon Elementary
288 students
What this shows Elon Elementary reports 288 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elon Elementary compares
Elon 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 23% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.1% | ▲ 34% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 10% in Virginia - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.8%
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
$14,301
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 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.7%
African American 12.2%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, Elon Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Amherst County Public Schools reports $14,301 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elon Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monelison Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Heights Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amelon Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amherst Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elon Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Madison Heights
2 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 (~288 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elon Elementary
How many students attend Elon Elementary?
Elon Elementary has 288 students enrolled. It is a public school in Madison Heights, VA. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 318 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Elon Elementary is 10.7:1, which is 23% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 32% 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 Elon Elementary?
77.1% of students at Elon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Elon Elementary is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Madison Heights, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elon Elementary?
Elon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Elon Elementary rank among schools in Madison Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Elon Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Madison Heights, 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 Amherst County Public Schools?
Besides Elon Elementary, Amherst County Public Schools also operates Amherst County High (1,240 students), Monelison Middle (469 students), and Madison Heights Elementary (449 students). See the Amherst County Public Schools district page for the complete list.