- Enrollment
- 1,361
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winchester, VA
John Kerr Elementary
Federal NCES profile for John Kerr Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510405003024
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Kerr Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 12
- schools in Winchester · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 77.0%
- free-lunch eligible
John Kerr Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Kerr Elementary ranks #1 of 12 schools in Winchester, VA.
School address
District: Winchester City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510405003024 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+78 students YoY
John Kerr Elementary grew from 526 students in 2022-23 to 604 in 2023-24 (+14.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.3 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+78 students YoY 510405003024 · Winchester, VA Other · MID · TRAD
583 enr · 15.3:1 · 77.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: John Handley High (1,361 students)
John Kerr Elementary grew from 526 students in 2022-23 to 604 in 2023-24 (+14.8%). Teacher FTE lost 38.3 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
John Kerr Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Handley H
John Handley High
1,361 students
- Daniel Morgan
Daniel Morgan Middle
642 students
- This school
John Kerr Elementary
583 students
- Daniel Morgan
Daniel Morgan Intermediate
575 students
- Virginia Avenu 415
Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary
415 students
- Garland R. Qua 410
Garland R. Quarles Elementary
410 students
What this shows John Kerr Elementary reports 583 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Kerr Elementary compares
John Kerr 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.0% | ▲ 34% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Virginia - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,463
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, John Kerr Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Winchester City Public Schools reports $18,463 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Kerr Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Handley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Daniel Morgan Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Daniel Morgan Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garland R. Quarles Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Kerr Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Winchester
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Evendale Elementary
Standard public school
618 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Redbud Run Elementary
Standard public school
614 students 15:1 students per teacher
Greenwood Mill Elementary
Standard public school
599 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Armel Elementary
Standard public school
589 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Gainesboro Elementary
Standard public school
483 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Orchard View Elementary
Standard public school
469 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~583 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about John Kerr Elementary
How many students attend John Kerr Elementary?
John Kerr Elementary has 583 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winchester, VA. CCD year-over-year: 526 (2022-23) → 604 (2023-24), up 78.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Kerr Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John Kerr Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Kerr Elementary?
The largest demographic group at John Kerr Elementary is White at 38.6% of enrollment, in Winchester, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Kerr Elementary?
John Kerr Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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).
How does John Kerr Elementary rank among schools in Winchester?
By Resource Investment Index, John Kerr Elementary ranks #1 of 12 schools in Winchester, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Winchester on the city page.
What other schools are in Winchester City Public Schools?
Besides John Kerr Elementary, Winchester City Public Schools also operates John Handley High (1,361 students), Daniel Morgan Middle (642 students), and Daniel Morgan Intermediate (575 students). See the Winchester City Public Schools district page for the complete list.