- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Buchanan, VA
James River High
Federal NCES profile for James River High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510042000171
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James River High earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 464
- students enrolled
James River High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Botetourt County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510042000171 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
James River High held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.3 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 510042000171 · Buchanan, VA High · SMALL · TRAD
464 enr · 14.1:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Lord Botetourt High (963 students)
James River High held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.3 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
James River High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lord Botetourt
Lord Botetourt High
963 students
- Read Mountain
Read Mountain Middle
670 students
- This school
James River High
464 students
- Colonial Eleme
Colonial Elementary
439 students
- Greenfield Ele
Greenfield Elementary
435 students
- Central Academ 364
Central Academy Middle
364 students
What this shows James River High reports 464 students on the CCD universe file.
How James River High compares
James River High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 51% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 55% in Virginia - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,903
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.8%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, James River High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Botetourt County Public Schools reports $13,903 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James River High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Botetourt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Read Mountain Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colonial Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenfield Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Academy Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James River High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Nationwide high 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 (~464 students)
Frequently asked questions about James River High
How many students attend James River High?
James River High has 464 students enrolled. It is a high school in Buchanan, VA. CCD year-over-year: 460 (2022-23) → 461 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James River High?
The student-teacher ratio at James River High is 14.1:1, which is 1% 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 River High?
28.0% of students at James River High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James River High?
The largest demographic group at James River High is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Buchanan, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James River High?
James River High has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Botetourt County Public Schools?
Besides James River High, Botetourt County Public Schools also operates Lord Botetourt High (963 students), Read Mountain Middle (670 students), and Colonial Elementary (439 students). See the Botetourt County Public Schools district page for the complete list.