Enrollment
583
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 510405003024
John Kerr Elementary — Winchester, VA
Federal NCES profile for John Kerr Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 55/100.
👥 Class size 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 62
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Winchester City Public Schools · Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14:1 Virginia avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.0%
vs 59.9% Virginia avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Kerr Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
John Kerr Elementary reports 583 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 38.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% below the Virginia state mean of 14:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 77.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 29% above the Virginia average and 49% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 292 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 15.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Winchester City Public Schools spends $19,412 per pupil district-wide, above the Virginia average of $16,211 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 45.5% from local sources (property taxes), 40.7% from the state, and 13.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How John Kerr Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.0% | ▲ 29% | 59.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 55% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
77.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 29% above the Virginia average of 59.9%
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 47% in Virginia — lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$19,412
per pupil, district-wide
— above Virginia avg of $16,211
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 292 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 583 Top 55% in Virginia — larger than 45% of 1,869 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 38.0
Students per teacher 13.8:1 -1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 77.0% +29% vs state
NCES ID 510405003024
Student demographics
White 38.6%
Hispanic or Latino 36.7%
African American 11.0%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 3.9%
Largest group: White at 38.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 292:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 15.3%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winchester City Public Schools, which includes John Kerr Elementary.
$19,412
Per student
+20%
vs Virginia
Avg $16,211
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 45.5%
State 40.7%
Federal 13.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,361
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
Similar other schools in Winchester
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Evendale Elementary
Standard public school
618 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Redbud Run Elementary
Standard public school
614 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Greenwood Mill Elementary
Standard public school
599 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Armel Elementary
Standard public school
589 students 15:1 students per teacher
Gainesboro Elementary
Standard public school
483 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Orchard View Elementary
Standard public school
469 students 14:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about John Kerr Elementary
How many students attend John Kerr Elementary?
John Kerr Elementary has 583 students enrolled. It is a other school in Winchester, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Kerr Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John Kerr Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Virginia average of 14:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Kerr Elementary?
77.0% of students at John Kerr Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 59.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Kerr Elementary?
The largest demographic group at John Kerr Elementary is White at 38.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Winchester, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Kerr Elementary?
John Kerr Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.