- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Nokesville, VA
Kettle Run High
Federal NCES profile for Kettle Run High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510132002785
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kettle Run High earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Nokesville · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 12.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kettle Run High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kettle Run High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Nokesville, VA.
School address
District: Fauquier County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510132002785 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Kettle Run High held near 1,189 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 86.3 → 84.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 510132002785 · Nokesville, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,175 enr · 13.7:1 · 12.6% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty High (1,313 students)
Kettle Run High held near 1,189 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 86.3 → 84.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Kettle Run High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty High
Liberty High
1,313 students
- This school
Kettle Run High
1,175 students
- Fauquier High
Fauquier High
1,156 students
- Cedar Lee Midd
Cedar Lee Middle
861 students
- W.C. Taylor Mi
W.C. Taylor Middle
623 students
- Auburn Middle
Auburn Middle
570 students
What this shows Kettle Run High reports 1,175 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kettle Run High compares
Kettle Run High 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.6% | ▼ 78% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,175 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,175
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 49% in Virginia - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,817
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 75.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 3.3%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Kettle Run High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fauquier County Public Schools reports $15,817 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kettle Run High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fauquier High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedar Lee Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W.C. Taylor Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kettle Run High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,156
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar high schools in Nokesville
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~1,175 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kettle Run High
How many students attend Kettle Run High?
Kettle Run High has 1,175 students enrolled. It is a high school in Nokesville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,207 (2022-23) → 1,189 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kettle Run High?
The student-teacher ratio at Kettle Run High is 13.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 13% 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 Kettle Run High?
12.6% of students at Kettle Run High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kettle Run High?
The largest demographic group at Kettle Run High is White at 75.1% of enrollment, in Nokesville, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kettle Run High?
Kettle Run High 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 Kettle Run High rank among high schools in Nokesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Kettle Run High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Nokesville, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Nokesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Fauquier County Public Schools?
Besides Kettle Run High, Fauquier County Public Schools also operates Liberty High (1,313 students), Fauquier High (1,156 students), and Cedar Lee Middle (861 students). See the Fauquier County Public Schools district page for the complete list.