- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Culpeper, VA
Farmington Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Farmington Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510105000378
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farmington Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Culpeper · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 80.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Farmington Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Farmington Elementary ranks #3 of 7 schools in Culpeper, VA.
School address
District: Culpeper County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510105000378 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Farmington Elementary shrank from 486 students in 2022-23 to 454 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 510105000378 · Culpeper, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 14.6:1 · 80.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastern View High (1,529 students)
Farmington Elementary shrank from 486 students in 2022-23 to 454 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Farmington 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
- Emerald Hill E
Emerald Hill Elementary
702 students
- This school 453
Farmington Elementary
453 students
What this shows Farmington Elementary reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Farmington Elementary compares
Farmington 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.2% | ▲ 39% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Virginia - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.6%
White 22.1%
African American 20.1%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Farmington Elementary is more 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 Farmington Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern View High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Culpeper County High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Culpeper Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Floyd T. Binns Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Emerald Hill Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Farmington 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
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Culpeper
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Emerald Hill Elementary
Standard public school
702 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~453 students)
Frequently asked questions about Farmington Elementary
How many students attend Farmington Elementary?
Farmington Elementary has 453 students enrolled. It is a public school in Culpeper, VA. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 454 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farmington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Farmington Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Farmington Elementary?
80.2% of students at Farmington Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farmington Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Farmington Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 46.6% of enrollment, in Culpeper, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farmington Elementary?
Farmington Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Farmington Elementary rank among schools in Culpeper?
By Resource Investment Index, Farmington Elementary ranks #3 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 Farmington 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.