- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Culpeper, VA
Emerald Hill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Emerald Hill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510105001612
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emerald Hill Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Virginia schools.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Culpeper · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Emerald Hill Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emerald Hill Elementary ranks #7 of 7 schools in Culpeper, VA.
School address
District: Culpeper County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510105001612 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Emerald Hill Elementary held near 691 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 40.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 510105001612 · Culpeper, VA Other · MID · TRAD
702 enr · 17.6:1 · 33.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastern View High (1,529 students)
Emerald Hill Elementary held near 691 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 40.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Emerald Hill Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastern View H
Eastern View High
1,529 students
- Culpeper Count
Culpeper County High
1,204 students
- Culpeper Middl
Culpeper Middle
1,040 students
- Floyd T. Binns
Floyd T. Binns Middle
825 students
- This school
Emerald Hill Elementary
702 students
- Sycamore Park
Sycamore Park Elementary
689 students
What this shows Emerald Hill Elementary reports 702 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emerald Hill Elementary compares
Emerald Hill 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 27% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▼ 41% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 702 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
702
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 94% in Virginia - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.9%
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
$13,061
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 468 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Two or More 10.0%
African American 5.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Emerald Hill Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Culpeper County Public Schools reports $13,061 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emerald Hill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern View High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Culpeper County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Culpeper Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Floyd T. Binns Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sycamore Park Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emerald Hill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,040
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 825
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Culpeper
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sycamore Park Elementary
Standard public school
689 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Yowell Elementary
Standard public school
687 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Pearl Sample Elementary
Standard public school
680 students 17:1 students per teacher
A.G. Richardson Elementary
Standard public school
563 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Farmington Elementary
Standard public school
453 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Galbreath-Marshall Building
Standard public school
9 students 9:1 students per teacher
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 (~702 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emerald Hill Elementary
How many students attend Emerald Hill Elementary?
Emerald Hill Elementary has 702 students enrolled. It is a public school in Culpeper, VA. CCD year-over-year: 699 (2022-23) → 691 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerald Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerald Hill Elementary is 17.6:1, which is 27% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Emerald Hill Elementary?
33.9% of students at Emerald Hill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emerald Hill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Emerald Hill Elementary is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Culpeper, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emerald Hill Elementary?
Emerald Hill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Emerald Hill Elementary rank among schools in Culpeper?
By Resource Investment Index, Emerald Hill Elementary ranks #7 of 7 schools in Culpeper, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Culpeper on the city page.
What other schools are in Culpeper County Public Schools?
Besides Emerald Hill Elementary, Culpeper County Public Schools also operates Eastern View High (1,529 students), Culpeper County High (1,204 students), and Culpeper Middle (1,040 students). See the Culpeper County Public Schools district page for the complete list.