- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hamilton, VA
Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510225002809
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 10.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary has class sizes smaller than 83% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hamilton, VA.
School address
District: Loudoun County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510225002809 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary shrank from 430 students in 2022-23 to 403 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 38.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 510225002809 · Hamilton, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
417 enr · 11.6:1 · 10.5% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High (2,166 students)
Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary shrank from 430 students in 2022-23 to 403 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 38.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Independence H
Independence High
2,166 students
- Lightridge Hig
Lightridge High
2,030 students
- Freedom High
Freedom High
1,885 students
- Briar Woods Hi
Briar Woods High
1,862 students
- John Champe Hi
John Champe High
1,851 students
- This school 417
Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary
417 students
What this shows Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary reports 417 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary compares
Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.5% | ▼ 82% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% 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
Economic need
10.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 17% in Virginia - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,934
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 4.1%
African American 3.1%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Loudoun County Public Schools reports $19,934 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lightridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Briar Woods High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Champe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,885
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,862
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,851
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Hamilton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary
How many students attend Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary?
Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary has 417 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hamilton, VA. CCD year-over-year: 430 (2022-23) → 403 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary is 11.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 26% 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 Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary?
10.5% of students at Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Hamilton, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary?
Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary rank among public schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hamilton, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Loudoun County Public Schools?
Besides Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary, Loudoun County Public Schools also operates Independence High (2,166 students), Lightridge High (2,030 students), and Freedom High (1,885 students). See the Loudoun County Public Schools district page for the complete list.