Enrollment
692
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Quicksburg, VA
Honey Run Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Honey Run Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510351001542
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Honey Run Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Quicksburg · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 74.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Honey Run Elementary has class sizes larger than 93% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Honey Run Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Quicksburg, VA.
School address
District: Shenandoah County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510351001542 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.8%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Honey Run Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Honey Run Elementary
Honey Run Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Quicksburg, Virginia, enrolling 692 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.3:1 is larger than about 93% of Virginia schools and 24% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 692 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 347 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #341, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 692 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Quicksburg's public schools, it stands alongside Mountain View High (496 students): Honey Run Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.3:1 vs 12.7:1).
Shenandoah County Public Schools also operates W.W. Robinson Elementary (1,035 students) and Sandy Hook Elementary (828 students) alongside Honey Run 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 Honey Run Elementary compares
Honey Run 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.8% | ▲ 30% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 692 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
692
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 93% in Virginia - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$13,606
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 692 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 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.
Student demographics
White 67.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Honey Run Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shenandoah County Public Schools, which includes Honey Run Elementary.
$13,606
Per student
-7%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.1%
State 50.6%
Federal 12.3%
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 Honey Run Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| W.W. Robinson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandy Hook Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Strasburg High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peter Muhlenberg Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Honey Run Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Quicksburg
1 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 (~692 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Honey Run Elementary
How many students attend Honey Run Elementary?
Honey Run Elementary has 692 students enrolled. It is a public school in Quicksburg, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Honey Run Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Honey Run Elementary is 17.3:1, which is 24% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Honey Run Elementary?
74.8% of students at Honey Run Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Honey Run Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Honey Run Elementary is White at 67.2% of enrollment, in Quicksburg, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Honey Run Elementary?
Honey Run Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Honey Run Elementary rank among public schools in Quicksburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Honey Run Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Quicksburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Quicksburg on the city page.
Is Honey Run Elementary a good school?
Honey Run Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of 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 Shenandoah County Public Schools?
Besides Honey Run Elementary, Shenandoah County Public Schools also operates W.W. Robinson Elementary (1,035 students), Sandy Hook Elementary (828 students), and Central High (728 students). See the Shenandoah County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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