- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Front Royal, VA
Hilda J. Barbour Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hilda J. Barbour Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510387001636
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hilda J. Barbour Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Front Royal · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 65.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hilda J. Barbour Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hilda J. Barbour Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Front Royal, VA.
School address
District: Warren County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510387001636 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Hilda J. Barbour Elementary held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 510387001636 · Front Royal, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 15.6:1 · 65.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline High (848 students)
Hilda J. Barbour Elementary held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Hilda J. Barbour Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Skyline High
Skyline High
848 students
- Warren County
Warren County High
772 students
- Ressie Jeffrie
Ressie Jeffries Elementary
649 students
- Warren County
Warren County Middle
569 students
- Skyline Middle
Skyline Middle
536 students
- This school
Hilda J. Barbour Elementary
453 students
What this shows Hilda J. Barbour Elementary reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hilda J. Barbour Elementary compares
Hilda J. Barbour 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.9% | ▲ 14% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
453
Bigger than 55% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Virginia - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,947
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 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 4.2%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Hilda J. Barbour Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Warren County Public Schools reports $13,947 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hilda J. Barbour Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warren County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ressie Jeffries Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warren County Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skyline Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hilda J. Barbour Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Front Royal
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ressie Jeffries Elementary
Standard public school
649 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Leslie Fox Keyser Elementary
Standard public school
474 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
E. Wilson Morrison Elementary
Standard public school
458 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
A.S. Rhodes Elementary
Standard public school
265 students 15.6:1 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 (~453 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hilda J. Barbour Elementary
How many students attend Hilda J. Barbour Elementary?
Hilda J. Barbour Elementary has 453 students enrolled. It is a public school in Front Royal, VA. CCD year-over-year: 469 (2022-23) → 470 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilda J. Barbour Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilda J. Barbour Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 12% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hilda J. Barbour Elementary?
65.9% of students at Hilda J. Barbour Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hilda J. Barbour Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hilda J. Barbour Elementary is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Front Royal, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hilda J. Barbour Elementary?
Hilda J. Barbour 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 Hilda J. Barbour Elementary rank among schools in Front Royal?
By Resource Investment Index, Hilda J. Barbour Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Front Royal, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Front Royal on the city page.
What other schools are in Warren County Public Schools?
Besides Hilda J. Barbour Elementary, Warren County Public Schools also operates Skyline High (848 students), Warren County High (772 students), and Ressie Jeffries Elementary (649 students). See the Warren County Public Schools district page for the complete list.