- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lexington, VA
Harrington Waddell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Harrington Waddell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510222000905
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harrington Waddell Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 28.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Harrington Waddell Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harrington Waddell Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Lexington, VA.
School address
District: Lexington City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510222000905 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Harrington Waddell Elementary held near 328 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 510222000905 · Lexington, VA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 14.6:1 · 28.7% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Lylburn Downing Middle (187 students)
Harrington Waddell Elementary held near 328 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
How Harrington Waddell Elementary compares
Harrington Waddell 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.7% | ▼ 50% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Virginia - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,427
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 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.0%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Asian 4.6%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Harrington Waddell Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lexington City Public Schools reports $14,427 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harrington Waddell Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lylburn Downing Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harrington Waddell Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide elementary 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 (~350 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harrington Waddell Elementary
How many students attend Harrington Waddell Elementary?
Harrington Waddell Elementary has 350 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lexington, VA. CCD year-over-year: 324 (2022-23) → 328 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrington Waddell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrington Waddell Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harrington Waddell Elementary?
28.7% of students at Harrington Waddell Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harrington Waddell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Harrington Waddell Elementary is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Lexington, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrington Waddell Elementary?
Harrington Waddell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Harrington Waddell Elementary rank among public schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Harrington Waddell Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Lexington, 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 Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Lexington City Public Schools?
Besides Harrington Waddell Elementary, Lexington City Public Schools also operates Lylburn Downing Middle (187 students). See the Lexington City Public Schools district page for the complete list.