- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bristol, VA
Joseph Van Pelt Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Joseph Van Pelt Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510045000176
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joseph Van Pelt Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Virginia schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Bristol · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 417
- students enrolled
Joseph Van Pelt Elementary has class sizes smaller than 80% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph Van Pelt Elementary ranks #5 of 6 schools in Bristol, VA.
School address
District: Bristol City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510045000176 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Joseph Van Pelt Elementary held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.8 → 36.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 510045000176 · Bristol, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
417 enr · 11.9:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Virginia High (638 students)
Joseph Van Pelt Elementary held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.8 → 36.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Joseph Van Pelt Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Virginia High
Virginia High
638 students
- Virginia Middl
Virginia Middle
452 students
- This school
Joseph Van Pelt Elementary
417 students
- Stonewall Jack 254
Stonewall Jackson Elementary
254 students
- Washington-Lee 224
Washington-Lee Elementary
224 students
- Highland View 175
Highland View Elementary
175 students
What this shows Joseph Van Pelt Elementary reports 417 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joseph Van Pelt Elementary compares
Joseph Van Pelt 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 20% in Virginia - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,722
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 417 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bristol City Public Schools reports $17,722 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joseph Van Pelt Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Virginia Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stonewall Jackson Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington-Lee Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland View Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joseph Van Pelt Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Bristol
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
High Point Elementary
Standard public school
582 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Stonewall Jackson Elementary
Standard public school
254 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Valley Institute Elementary
Standard public school
250 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Washington-Lee Elementary
Standard public school
224 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Highland View Elementary
Standard public school
175 students 11.7:1 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 (~417 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joseph Van Pelt Elementary
How many students attend Joseph Van Pelt Elementary?
Joseph Van Pelt Elementary has 417 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bristol, VA. CCD year-over-year: 417 (2022-23) → 425 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph Van Pelt Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph Van Pelt Elementary is 11.9:1, which is 14% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph Van Pelt Elementary?
Joseph Van Pelt Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Joseph Van Pelt Elementary rank among schools in Bristol?
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph Van Pelt Elementary ranks #5 of 6 schools in Bristol, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bristol on the city page.
What other schools are in Bristol City Public Schools?
Besides Joseph Van Pelt Elementary, Bristol City Public Schools also operates Virginia High (638 students), Virginia Middle (452 students), and Stonewall Jackson Elementary (254 students). See the Bristol City Public Schools district page for the complete list.