- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hillsville, VA
Gladesboro Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gladesboro Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510069000245
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gladesboro Elementary earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Hillsville · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 84.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Gladesboro Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gladesboro Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hillsville, VA.
School address
District: Carroll County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510069000245 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Gladesboro Elementary shrank from 106 students in 2022-23 to 93 in 2023-24 (-12.3%).
Teacher FTE held 9.3 → 9.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 510069000245 · Hillsville, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
108 enr · 12:1 · 84.9% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Carroll County High (1,033 students)
Gladesboro Elementary shrank from 106 students in 2022-23 to 93 in 2023-24 (-12.3%). Teacher FTE held 9.3 → 9.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Gladesboro Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carroll County
Carroll County High
1,033 students
- Carroll County
Carroll County Middle
747 students
- Hillsville Ele
Hillsville Elementary
461 students
- St. Paul 304
St. Paul
304 students
- Gladeville Ele 259
Gladeville Elementary
259 students
- This school 108
Gladesboro Elementary
108 students
What this shows Gladesboro Elementary reports 108 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gladesboro Elementary compares
Gladesboro 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.9% | ▲ 47% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 108 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
108
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 21% in Virginia - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,021
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 2.8%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, Gladesboro Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carroll County Public Schools reports $14,021 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gladesboro Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carroll County Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillsville Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Paul | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gladeville Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gladesboro Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Hillsville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~108 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gladesboro Elementary
How many students attend Gladesboro Elementary?
Gladesboro Elementary has 108 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hillsville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 106 (2022-23) → 93 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gladesboro Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gladesboro Elementary is 12:1, which is 14% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 24% 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 Gladesboro Elementary?
84.9% of students at Gladesboro Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gladesboro Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gladesboro Elementary is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Hillsville, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gladesboro Elementary?
Gladesboro Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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).
How does Gladesboro Elementary rank among public schools in Hillsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Gladesboro Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hillsville, 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 Carroll County Public Schools?
Besides Gladesboro Elementary, Carroll County Public Schools also operates Carroll County High (1,033 students), Carroll County Middle (747 students), and Hillsville Elementary (461 students). See the Carroll County Public Schools district page for the complete list.