- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Galax, VA
Gladeville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gladeville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510069000246
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gladeville Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Galax · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 84.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Gladeville Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gladeville Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Galax, VA.
School address
District: Carroll County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510069000246 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Gladeville Elementary held near 259 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.3 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 510069000246 · Galax, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 13.6:1 · 84.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Carroll County High (1,033 students)
Gladeville Elementary held near 259 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.3 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Gladeville 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
- This school 259
Gladeville Elementary
259 students
- Laurel Element 199
Laurel Elementary
199 students
What this shows Gladeville Elementary reports 259 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gladeville Elementary compares
Gladeville 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.6% | ▲ 47% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.6%
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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 47% in Virginia - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 2.3%
Largest group: White at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, Gladeville 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 Gladeville 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. Paul | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laurel Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gladeville 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
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Galax
3 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 (~259 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gladeville Elementary
How many students attend Gladeville Elementary?
Gladeville Elementary has 259 students enrolled. It is a public school in Galax, VA. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 259 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gladeville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gladeville Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 13% 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 Gladeville Elementary?
84.6% of students at Gladeville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gladeville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gladeville Elementary is White at 78.4% of enrollment, in Galax, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gladeville Elementary?
Gladeville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Gladeville Elementary rank among schools in Galax?
By Resource Investment Index, Gladeville Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Galax, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Galax on the city page.
What other schools are in Carroll County Public Schools?
Besides Gladeville 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.