Enrollment
496
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Warrenton, VA
James G. Brumfield Elementary
Federal NCES profile for James G. Brumfield Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510132002533
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James G. Brumfield Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Warrenton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 32.3%
- free-lunch eligible
James G. Brumfield Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James G. Brumfield Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Warrenton, VA.
School address
District: Fauquier County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510132002533 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.3%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James G. Brumfield Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at James G. Brumfield Elementary
James G. Brumfield Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Warrenton, Virginia, enrolling 496 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 496 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 280 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #241, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 496 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Warrenton's public schools, it stands alongside P.B. Smith Elementary (440 students): James G. Brumfield Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 16.3:1).
Fauquier County Public Schools also operates Liberty High (1,313 students) and Kettle Run High (1,175 students) alongside James G. Brumfield 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 James G. Brumfield Elementary compares
James G. Brumfield 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.3% | ▼ 44% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Virginia - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,795
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 496 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 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 57.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
African American 11.3%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, James G. Brumfield Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fauquier County Public Schools, which includes James G. Brumfield Elementary.
$14,795
Per student
+1%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.3%
State 33.2%
Federal 9.5%
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 James G. Brumfield Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kettle Run High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fauquier High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedar Lee Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W.C. Taylor Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James G. Brumfield Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,175
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,156
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Warrenton
2 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 (~496 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about James G. Brumfield Elementary
How many students attend James G. Brumfield Elementary?
James G. Brumfield Elementary has 496 students enrolled. It is a public school in Warrenton, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James G. Brumfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at James G. Brumfield Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 2% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James G. Brumfield Elementary?
32.3% of students at James G. Brumfield Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James G. Brumfield Elementary?
The largest demographic group at James G. Brumfield Elementary is White at 57.5% of enrollment, in Warrenton, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James G. Brumfield Elementary?
James G. Brumfield Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 James G. Brumfield Elementary rank among schools in Warrenton?
By Resource Investment Index, James G. Brumfield Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Warrenton, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Warrenton on the city page.
Is James G. Brumfield Elementary a good school?
James G. Brumfield Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. 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 Fauquier County Public Schools?
Besides James G. Brumfield Elementary, Fauquier County Public Schools also operates Liberty High (1,313 students), Kettle Run High (1,175 students), and Fauquier High (1,156 students). See the Fauquier County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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