- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winchester, VA
Gainesboro Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gainesboro Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510147000095
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gainesboro Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #12 of 12
- schools in Winchester · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Gainesboro Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gainesboro Elementary ranks #12 of 12 schools in Winchester, VA.
School address
District: Frederick County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510147000095 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Gainesboro Elementary held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 510147000095 · Winchester, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 15.1:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Sherando High (1,631 students)
Gainesboro Elementary held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Gainesboro Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sherando High
Sherando High
1,631 students
- Millbrook High
Millbrook High
1,550 students
- James Wood Hig
James Wood High
1,462 students
- James Wood Mid
James Wood Middle
873 students
- Robert E. Aylo
Robert E. Aylor Middle
861 students
- This school 483
Gainesboro Elementary
483 students
What this shows Gainesboro Elementary reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gainesboro Elementary compares
Gainesboro 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 42% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 69% in Virginia - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,605
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 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.5, Gainesboro Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Frederick County Public Schools reports $14,605 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gainesboro Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherando High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millbrook High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Wood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James Wood Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert E. Aylor Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gainesboro Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,550
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Winchester
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Evendale Elementary
Standard public school
618 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Redbud Run Elementary
Standard public school
614 students 15:1 students per teacher
Greenwood Mill Elementary
Standard public school
599 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Armel Elementary
Standard public school
589 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
John Kerr Elementary
Standard public school
583 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Orchard View Elementary
Standard public school
469 students 14.2:1 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 (~483 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gainesboro Elementary
How many students attend Gainesboro Elementary?
Gainesboro Elementary has 483 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winchester, VA. CCD year-over-year: 490 (2022-23) → 489 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gainesboro Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gainesboro Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gainesboro Elementary?
33.3% of students at Gainesboro Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gainesboro Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gainesboro Elementary is White at 85.3% of enrollment, in Winchester, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gainesboro Elementary?
Gainesboro Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Gainesboro Elementary rank among schools in Winchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Gainesboro Elementary ranks #12 of 12 schools in Winchester, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Winchester on the city page.
What other schools are in Frederick County Public Schools?
Besides Gainesboro Elementary, Frederick County Public Schools also operates Sherando High (1,631 students), Millbrook High (1,550 students), and James Wood High (1,462 students). See the Frederick County Public Schools district page for the complete list.