- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ashland, VA
John M. Gandy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for John M. Gandy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510183000771
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John M. Gandy Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Ashland · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
John M. Gandy Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John M. Gandy Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Ashland, VA.
School address
District: Hanover County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510183000771 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
John M. Gandy Elementary held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 510183000771 · Ashland, VA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
322 enr · 13.4:1 · 46.3% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlee High (1,470 students)
John M. Gandy Elementary held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
John M. Gandy Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atlee High
Atlee High
1,470 students
- Hanover High
Hanover High
1,349 students
- Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry High
1,294 students
- Mechanicsville
Mechanicsville High
1,245 students
- Chickahominy M
Chickahominy Middle
1,199 students
- This school 322
John M. Gandy Elementary
322 students
What this shows John M. Gandy Elementary reports 322 students on the CCD universe file.
How John M. Gandy Elementary compares
John M. Gandy Elementary 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▼ 20% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Virginia - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,035
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 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hanover County Public Schools reports $13,035 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John M. Gandy Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlee High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hanover High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Patrick Henry High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mechanicsville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chickahominy Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John M. Gandy Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,349
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 1,199
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~322 students)
Frequently asked questions about John M. Gandy Elementary
How many students attend John M. Gandy Elementary?
John M. Gandy Elementary has 322 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ashland, VA. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John M. Gandy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John M. Gandy Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 15% 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 John M. Gandy Elementary?
46.3% of students at John M. Gandy Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John M. Gandy Elementary?
John M. Gandy 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).
How does John M. Gandy Elementary rank among public schools in Ashland?
By Resource Investment Index, John M. Gandy Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Ashland, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ashland on the city page.
What other schools are in Hanover County Public Schools?
Besides John M. Gandy Elementary, Hanover County Public Schools also operates Atlee High (1,470 students), Hanover High (1,349 students), and Patrick Henry High (1,294 students). See the Hanover County Public Schools district page for the complete list.