- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fries, VA
Fries Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fries Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510169002747
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fries Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.9:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 86.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 231
- students enrolled
Fries Elementary has class sizes smaller than 98% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Grayson County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510169002747 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Fries Elementary shrank from 253 students in 2022-23 to 234 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.3 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 510169002747 · Fries, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
231 enr · 8.9:1 · 86.6% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Grayson County High (461 students)
Fries Elementary shrank from 253 students in 2022-23 to 234 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 26.3 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Fries Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grayson County
Grayson County High
461 students
- Independence E
Independence Elementary
287 students
- Independence M
Independence Middle
280 students
- This school
Fries Elementary
231 students
- Grayson Highla 156
Grayson Highlands
156 students
- Fairview Eleme 146
Fairview Elementary
146 students
What this shows Fries Elementary reports 231 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fries Elementary compares
Fries 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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 36% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.6% | ▲ 50% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 231 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
231
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 2% in Virginia - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$16,370
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.3, Fries Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grayson County Public Schools reports $16,370 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fries Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Independence Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Independence Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grayson Highlands | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fries Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 156
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~231 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fries Elementary
How many students attend Fries Elementary?
Fries Elementary has 231 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fries, VA. CCD year-over-year: 253 (2022-23) → 234 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fries Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fries Elementary is 8.9:1, which is 36% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 43% 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 Fries Elementary?
86.6% of students at Fries Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fries Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fries Elementary is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Fries, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fries Elementary?
Fries Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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).
What other schools are in Grayson County Public Schools?
Besides Fries Elementary, Grayson County Public Schools also operates Grayson County High (461 students), Independence Elementary (287 students), and Independence Middle (280 students). See the Grayson County Public Schools district page for the complete list.