- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bristol, VA
High Point Elementary
Federal NCES profile for High Point Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510390001744
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High Point Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Bristol · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 65.9%
- free-lunch eligible
High Point Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High Point Elementary ranks #4 of 6 schools in Bristol, VA.
School address
District: Washington County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510390001744 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
High Point Elementary held near 568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 41.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 510390001744 · Bristol, VA Other · MID · TRAD
582 enr · 14.2:1 · 65.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Abingdon High (914 students)
High Point Elementary held near 568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE held 41.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
High Point Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abingdon High
Abingdon High
914 students
- E.B. Stanley M
E.B. Stanley Middle
659 students
- John S. Battle
John S. Battle High
613 students
- This school
High Point Elementary
582 students
- Watauga Elemen
Watauga Elementary
581 students
- Meadowview Ele
Meadowview Elementary
544 students
What this shows High Point Elementary reports 582 students on the CCD universe file.
How High Point Elementary compares
High Point 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.9% | ▲ 14% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 582 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
582
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Virginia - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,125
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 582 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.8, High Point Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington County Public Schools reports $14,125 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How High Point Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| E.B. Stanley Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John S. Battle High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Watauga Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowview Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to High Point Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Bristol
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Joseph Van Pelt Elementary
Standard public school
417 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Stonewall Jackson Elementary
Standard public school
254 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Valley Institute Elementary
Standard public school
250 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Washington-Lee Elementary
Standard public school
224 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Highland View Elementary
Standard public school
175 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~582 students)
Frequently asked questions about High Point Elementary
How many students attend High Point Elementary?
High Point Elementary has 582 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bristol, VA. CCD year-over-year: 596 (2022-23) → 568 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at High Point Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at High Point Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 2% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at High Point Elementary?
65.9% of students at High Point Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of High Point Elementary?
The largest demographic group at High Point Elementary is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Bristol, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High Point Elementary?
High Point Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 High Point Elementary rank among schools in Bristol?
By Resource Investment Index, High Point Elementary ranks #4 of 6 schools in Bristol, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bristol on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington County Public Schools?
Besides High Point Elementary, Washington County Public Schools also operates Abingdon High (914 students), E.B. Stanley Middle (659 students), and John S. Battle High (613 students). See the Washington County Public Schools district page for the complete list.