Enrollment
175
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bristol, VA
Highland View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Highland View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510045000175
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland View Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Bristol · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 98.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland View Elementary has class sizes smaller than 82% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland View Elementary ranks #6 of 6 schools in Bristol, VA.
School address
District: Bristol City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510045000175 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.3%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Highland View Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Highland View Elementary
Highland View Elementary is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Bristol, Virginia, enrolling 175 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 98.3% of students qualify for free meals, 71% above the Virginia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Virginia schools, with 175 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 70 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #64, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 175 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Bristol's public schools, it stands alongside High Point Elementary (582 students): Highland View Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.7:1 vs 14.2:1).
Bristol City Public Schools also operates Virginia High (638 students) and Virginia Middle (452 students) alongside Highland View Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Highland View Elementary compares
Highland View Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.3% | ▲ 71% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 175 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
175
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 18% in Virginia - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.9%
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
$15,529
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 175 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bristol City Public Schools, which includes Highland View Elementary.
$15,529
Per student
+6%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.2%
State 49.5%
Federal 27.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Highland View Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Virginia Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joseph Van Pelt Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stonewall Jackson Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington-Lee Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland View Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Bristol
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
High Point Elementary
Standard public school
582 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~175 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Highland View Elementary
How many students attend Highland View Elementary?
Highland View Elementary has 175 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bristol, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland View Elementary is 11.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 25% 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 View Elementary?
98.3% of students at Highland View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland View Elementary?
Highland View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Highland View Elementary rank among schools in Bristol?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland View Elementary ranks #6 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.
Is Highland View Elementary a good school?
Highland View Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bristol City Public Schools?
Besides Highland View Elementary, Bristol City Public Schools also operates Virginia High (638 students), Virginia Middle (452 students), and Joseph Van Pelt Elementary (417 students). See the Bristol City Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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