- Enrollment
- 2,132
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Highland Springs, VA
Highland Springs Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Highland Springs Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510189000808
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Springs Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Highland Springs · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 88.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Springs Elementary has class sizes smaller than 95% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Springs Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Highland Springs, VA.
School address
District: Henrico County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510189000808 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Highland Springs Elementary shrank from 532 students in 2022-23 to 483 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 510189000808 · Highland Springs, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
469 enr · 9.8:1 · 88.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students)
Highland Springs Elementary shrank from 532 students in 2022-23 to 483 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Highland Springs Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Randolph
John Randolph Tucker High
2,132 students
- Deep Run High
Deep Run High
1,992 students
- Glen Allen Hig
Glen Allen High
1,939 students
- Highland Sprin
Highland Springs High
1,928 students
- Douglas S. Fre
Douglas S. Freeman High
1,881 students
- This school 469
Highland Springs Elementary
469 students
What this shows Highland Springs Elementary reports 469 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Springs Elementary compares
Highland Springs 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 29% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.3% | ▲ 53% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 5% in Virginia - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,973
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 85.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 2.8%
White 2.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.5, Highland Springs Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henrico County Public Schools reports $12,973 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland Springs Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Randolph Tucker High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deep Run High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Allen High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Douglas S. Freeman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Springs Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,992
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,928
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Highland Springs
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 (~469 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Springs Elementary
How many students attend Highland Springs Elementary?
Highland Springs Elementary has 469 students enrolled. It is a public school in Highland Springs, VA. CCD year-over-year: 532 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Springs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Springs Elementary is 9.8:1, which is 29% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 38% 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 Highland Springs Elementary?
88.3% of students at Highland Springs Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Springs Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Highland Springs Elementary is African American at 85.1% of enrollment, in Highland Springs, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Springs Elementary?
Highland Springs Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Highland Springs Elementary rank among public schools in Highland Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Springs Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Highland Springs, 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 Henrico County Public Schools?
Besides Highland Springs Elementary, Henrico County Public Schools also operates John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students), Deep Run High (1,992 students), and Glen Allen High (1,939 students). See the Henrico County Public Schools district page for the complete list.