- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Goochland Elementary shrank from 387 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 510165000685 · Goochland, VA Other · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 17.6:1 · 27.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Goochland High (850 students)
Goochland Elementary shrank from 387 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Goochland Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Goochland High
Goochland High
850 students
- Goochland Midd
Goochland Middle
616 students
- This school
Goochland Elementary
509 students
- Randolph Eleme
Randolph Elementary
387 students
- Byrd Elementar 281
Byrd Elementary
281 students
What this shows Goochland Elementary reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How Goochland Elementary compares
Goochland 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,045
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 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.
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
District finance for Goochland County Public Schools reports $15,045 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~509 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), down 30.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.