- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ringgold, VA
Kentuck Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kentuck Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510294001220
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kentuck Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Ringgold · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 81.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Kentuck Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kentuck Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ringgold, VA.
School address
District: Pittsylvania County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510294001220 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Kentuck Elementary shrank from 510 students in 2022-23 to 477 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 510294001220 · Ringgold, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
478 enr · 12.6:1 · 81.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Tunstall High (800 students)
Kentuck Elementary shrank from 510 students in 2022-23 to 477 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Kentuck Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tunstall High
Tunstall High
800 students
- Twin Springs E
Twin Springs Elementary
618 students
- Tunstall Middl
Tunstall Middle
609 students
- Chatham High
Chatham High
609 students
- Dan River High
Dan River High
583 students
- This school
Kentuck Elementary
478 students
What this shows Kentuck Elementary reports 478 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kentuck Elementary compares
Kentuck 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.4% | ▲ 41% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 30% in Virginia - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,072
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 478 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.9%
African American 23.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Kentuck Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pittsylvania County Public Schools reports $14,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kentuck Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twin Springs Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tunstall Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chatham High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dan River High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kentuck Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~478 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kentuck Elementary
How many students attend Kentuck Elementary?
Kentuck Elementary has 478 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ringgold, VA. CCD year-over-year: 510 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kentuck Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kentuck Elementary is 12.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 20% 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 Kentuck Elementary?
81.4% of students at Kentuck Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kentuck Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kentuck Elementary is White at 65.9% of enrollment, in Ringgold, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kentuck Elementary?
Kentuck Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Kentuck Elementary rank among public schools in Ringgold?
By Resource Investment Index, Kentuck Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ringgold, 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 Pittsylvania County Public Schools?
Besides Kentuck Elementary, Pittsylvania County Public Schools also operates Tunstall High (800 students), Twin Springs Elementary (618 students), and Tunstall Middle (609 students). See the Pittsylvania County Public Schools district page for the complete list.