- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Honaker Elementary grew from 579 students in 2022-23 to 626 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 45.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+47 students YoY 510342001521 · Honaker, VA Other · MID · TRAD
712 enr · 15.1:1 · 89.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lebanon High (571 students)
Honaker Elementary grew from 579 students in 2022-23 to 626 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 45.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Honaker Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Honaker Elementary
712 students
- Lebanon High
Lebanon High
571 students
- Honaker High
Honaker High
422 students
- Castlewood Ele
Castlewood Elementary
354 students
- Lebanon Middle
Lebanon Middle
301 students
- Lebanon Elemen
Lebanon Elementary
292 students
What this shows Honaker Elementary reports 712 students on the CCD universe file.
How Honaker Elementary compares
Honaker Elementary is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,376
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
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.
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
District finance for Russell County Public Schools reports $14,376 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~712 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 579 (2022-23) → 626 (2023-24), up 47.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.