- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Falmouth, VA
Falmouth Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Falmouth Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510366001596
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Falmouth Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Falmouth · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 78.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Falmouth Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Falmouth Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Falmouth, VA.
School address
District: Stafford County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510366001596 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Falmouth Elementary grew from 685 students in 2022-23 to 726 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 46.8 → 49.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 510366001596 · Falmouth, VA Elementary · MID · TRAD
724 enr · 15.7:1 · 78.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View High (2,233 students)
Falmouth Elementary grew from 685 students in 2022-23 to 726 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 46.8 → 49.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Falmouth Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain View
Mountain View High
2,233 students
- Brooke Point H
Brooke Point High
2,199 students
- Stafford Senio
Stafford Senior High
2,198 students
- Colonial Forge
Colonial Forge High
2,122 students
- North Stafford
North Stafford High
1,982 students
- This school 724
Falmouth Elementary
724 students
What this shows Falmouth Elementary reports 724 students on the CCD universe file.
How Falmouth Elementary compares
Falmouth 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.1% | ▲ 36% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 724 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
724
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Virginia - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,431
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 33.1%
African American 25.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
Two or More 11.5%
Asian 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 33.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.7, Falmouth Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stafford County Public Schools reports $13,431 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Falmouth Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brooke Point High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stafford Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colonial Forge High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| North Stafford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Falmouth Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,199
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,198
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Falmouth
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~724 students)
Frequently asked questions about Falmouth Elementary
How many students attend Falmouth Elementary?
Falmouth Elementary has 724 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Falmouth, VA. CCD year-over-year: 685 (2022-23) → 726 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Falmouth Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Falmouth Elementary is 15.7:1, which is 13% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Falmouth Elementary?
78.1% of students at Falmouth Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Falmouth Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Falmouth Elementary is White at 33.1% of enrollment, in Falmouth, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Falmouth Elementary?
Falmouth Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Falmouth Elementary rank among public schools in Falmouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Falmouth Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Falmouth, 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 Stafford County Public Schools?
Besides Falmouth Elementary, Stafford County Public Schools also operates Mountain View High (2,233 students), Brooke Point High (2,199 students), and Stafford Senior High (2,198 students). See the Stafford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.