- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Huddleston, VA
Huddleston Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Huddleston Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510036000149
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Huddleston Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 82.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 221
- students enrolled
Huddleston Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Bedford County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510036000149 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Huddleston Elementary grew from 212 students in 2022-23 to 223 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE held 16.3 → 16.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 510036000149 · Huddleston, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
221 enr · 13.8:1 · 82.5% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Forest High (1,282 students)
Huddleston Elementary grew from 212 students in 2022-23 to 223 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE held 16.3 → 16.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Huddleston Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Fore
Jefferson Forest High
1,282 students
- Forest Middle
Forest Middle
854 students
- Staunton River
Staunton River High
816 students
- Liberty High
Liberty High
708 students
- Staunton River
Staunton River Middle
612 students
- This school 221
Huddleston Elementary
221 students
What this shows Huddleston Elementary reports 221 students on the CCD universe file.
How Huddleston Elementary compares
Huddleston 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.5% | ▲ 43% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Virginia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,519
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 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.3%
African American 10.4%
Two or More 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.9, Huddleston Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bedford County Public Schools reports $13,519 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Huddleston Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Forest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Staunton River High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Staunton River Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Huddleston Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~221 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Huddleston Elementary
How many students attend Huddleston Elementary?
Huddleston Elementary has 221 students enrolled. It is a public school in Huddleston, VA. CCD year-over-year: 212 (2022-23) → 223 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huddleston Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Huddleston Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 12% 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 Huddleston Elementary?
82.5% of students at Huddleston Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Huddleston Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Huddleston Elementary is White at 78.3% of enrollment, in Huddleston, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Huddleston Elementary?
Huddleston Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Bedford County Public Schools?
Besides Huddleston Elementary, Bedford County Public Schools also operates Jefferson Forest High (1,282 students), Forest Middle (854 students), and Staunton River High (816 students). See the Bedford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.