Enrollment
417
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.5%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary
Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hamilton, Virginia, enrolling 417 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.5% free-meal eligibility runs 82% below the Virginia average.
Enrollment of 417 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 100 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #16.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (8%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 261 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Loudoun County Public Schools spends $18,953 per pupil, 29% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Hamilton's public schools, it stands alongside Hamilton Elementary (170 students): Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.6:1 vs 9.4:1).
Loudoun County Public Schools also operates Independence High (2,166 students) and Lightridge High (2,030 students) alongside Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary compares
Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,953
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Loudoun County Public Schools, which includes Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary.
$18,953
Per student
+29%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.9%
State 27.1%
Federal 5.0%
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.
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
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~417 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Hamilton on the city page.
Is Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary a good school?
Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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