Enrollment
509
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Goochland, VA
Goochland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Goochland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510165000685
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goochland Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Virginia schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Goochland · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Goochland Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Goochland Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Goochland, VA.
School address
District: Goochland County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510165000685 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.6%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Goochland Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Goochland Elementary
Goochland Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Goochland, Virginia, enrolling 509 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.6:1 is larger than about 94% of Virginia schools and 27% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 509 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 277 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #243, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 509 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Goochland's public schools, it stands alongside Byrd Elementary (281 students): Goochland Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.6:1 vs 10.8:1).
Goochland County Public Schools also operates Goochland High (850 students) and Goochland Middle (616 students) alongside Goochland Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Goochland Elementary compares
Goochland Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 27% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 52% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 94% in Virginia - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,992
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 509 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 70.7%
African American 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Goochland Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Goochland County Public Schools, which includes Goochland Elementary.
$14,992
Per student
+2%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.8%
State 22.2%
Federal 14.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Goochland Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goochland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Goochland Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Randolph Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Byrd Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Goochland Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other schools in Goochland
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~509 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Goochland Elementary
How many students attend Goochland Elementary?
Goochland Elementary has 509 students enrolled. It is a public school in Goochland, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goochland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Goochland Elementary is 17.6:1, which is 27% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Goochland Elementary?
27.6% of students at Goochland Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goochland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Goochland Elementary is White at 70.7% of enrollment, in Goochland, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goochland Elementary?
Goochland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Goochland Elementary rank among public schools in Goochland?
By Resource Investment Index, Goochland Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Goochland, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Goochland on the city page.
Is Goochland Elementary a good school?
Goochland Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Goochland County Public Schools?
Besides Goochland Elementary, Goochland County Public Schools also operates Goochland High (850 students), Goochland Middle (616 students), and Randolph Elementary (387 students). See the Goochland County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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