- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gretna, VA
Gretna Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gretna Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510294001216
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gretna Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Gretna · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 82.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Gretna Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gretna Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Gretna, VA.
School address
District: Pittsylvania County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510294001216 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Gretna Elementary held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 510294001216 · Gretna, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
493 enr · 13.7:1 · 82.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Tunstall High (800 students)
Gretna Elementary held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Gretna Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tunstall High
Tunstall High
800 students
- Twin Springs E
Twin Springs Elementary
618 students
- Tunstall Middl
Tunstall Middle
609 students
- Chatham High
Chatham High
609 students
- Dan River High
Dan River High
583 students
- This school
Gretna Elementary
493 students
What this shows Gretna Elementary reports 493 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gretna Elementary compares
Gretna 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.8% | ▲ 44% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 49% in Virginia - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,072
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 493 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.3%
African American 26.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Gretna Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pittsylvania County Public Schools reports $14,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gretna Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Twin Springs Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tunstall Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chatham High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dan River High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gretna Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Gretna
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 (~493 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gretna Elementary
How many students attend Gretna Elementary?
Gretna Elementary has 493 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gretna, VA. CCD year-over-year: 460 (2022-23) → 453 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gretna Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gretna Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 1% 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 Gretna Elementary?
82.8% of students at Gretna Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gretna Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gretna Elementary is White at 67.3% of enrollment, in Gretna, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gretna Elementary?
Gretna Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Gretna Elementary rank among public schools in Gretna?
By Resource Investment Index, Gretna Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Gretna, 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 Pittsylvania County Public Schools?
Besides Gretna Elementary, Pittsylvania County Public Schools also operates Tunstall High (800 students), Twin Springs Elementary (618 students), and Tunstall Middle (609 students). See the Pittsylvania County Public Schools district page for the complete list.