Enrollment
712
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Honaker, VA
Honaker Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Honaker Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510342001521
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Honaker 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.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Honaker · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 89.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Honaker Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Honaker Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Honaker, VA.
School address
District: Russell County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510342001521 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.5%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Honaker Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Honaker Elementary
Honaker Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Honaker, Virginia, enrolling 712 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 89.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 712 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 331 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #172.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 356 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Honaker's public schools, it stands alongside Honaker High (422 students): Honaker Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.1:1 vs 14.1:1).
Russell County Public Schools also operates Lebanon High (571 students) and Honaker High (422 students) alongside Honaker 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 Honaker Elementary compares
Honaker 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.5% | ▲ 55% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 712 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
712
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
89.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 69% in Virginia - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$13,415
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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.
Student demographics
White 97.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: White at 97.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.7, Honaker Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Russell County Public Schools, which includes Honaker Elementary.
$13,415
Per student
-8%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.8%
State 56.0%
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 Honaker Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Honaker High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Castlewood Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Honaker Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Honaker
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~712 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Honaker Elementary
How many students attend Honaker Elementary?
Honaker Elementary has 712 students enrolled. It is a public school in Honaker, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Honaker Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Honaker Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Honaker Elementary?
89.5% of students at Honaker Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Honaker Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Honaker Elementary is White at 97.6% of enrollment, in Honaker, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Honaker Elementary?
Honaker Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Honaker Elementary rank among schools in Honaker?
By Resource Investment Index, Honaker Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Honaker, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Honaker on the city page.
Is Honaker Elementary a good school?
Honaker 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. 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 Russell County Public Schools?
Besides Honaker Elementary, Russell County Public Schools also operates Lebanon High (571 students), Honaker High (422 students), and Castlewood Elementary (354 students). See the Russell County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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