- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Harrisonburg, VA
Lacey Spring Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lacey Spring Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510339002163
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lacey Spring Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Virginia schools.
- #7 of 8
- schools in Harrisonburg · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 43.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lacey Spring Elementary has class sizes larger than 98% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lacey Spring Elementary ranks #7 of 8 schools in Harrisonburg, VA.
School address
District: Rockingham County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510339002163 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Lacey Spring Elementary held near 225 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 510339002163 · Harrisonburg, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 19.4:1 · 43.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Turner Ashby High (998 students)
Lacey Spring Elementary held near 225 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Lacey Spring Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Turner Ashby H
Turner Ashby High
998 students
- Broadway High
Broadway High
932 students
- Spotswood High
Spotswood High
880 students
- East Rockingha
East Rockingham High
821 students
- J. Frank Hilly
J. Frank Hillyard Middle
726 students
- This school 350
Lacey Spring Elementary
350 students
What this shows Lacey Spring Elementary reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lacey Spring Elementary compares
Lacey Spring 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 40% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.2% | ▼ 25% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 98% in Virginia - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,743
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.0%
Hispanic or Latino 32.6%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 2.9%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: White at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Lacey Spring Elementary is about as mixed as the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rockingham County Public Schools reports $14,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lacey Spring Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner Ashby High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Broadway High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spotswood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Rockingham High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J. Frank Hillyard Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lacey Spring Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Harrisonburg
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Waterman Elementary
Standard public school
557 students 13:1 students per teacher
Stone Spring Elementary
Standard public school
554 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Smithland Elementary
Standard public school
514 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Keister Elementary
Standard public school
475 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Spotswood Elementary
Standard public school
468 students 12:1 students per teacher
Mountain View Elementary
Standard public school
411 students 14.2:1 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 (~350 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lacey Spring Elementary
How many students attend Lacey Spring Elementary?
Lacey Spring Elementary has 350 students enrolled. It is a public school in Harrisonburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 229 (2022-23) → 225 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lacey Spring Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lacey Spring Elementary is 19.4:1, which is 40% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lacey Spring Elementary?
43.2% of students at Lacey Spring Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lacey Spring Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lacey Spring Elementary is White at 58.0% of enrollment, in Harrisonburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lacey Spring Elementary?
Lacey Spring Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Lacey Spring Elementary rank among schools in Harrisonburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Lacey Spring Elementary ranks #7 of 8 schools in Harrisonburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Harrisonburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Rockingham County Public Schools?
Besides Lacey Spring Elementary, Rockingham County Public Schools also operates Turner Ashby High (998 students), Broadway High (932 students), and Spotswood High (880 students). See the Rockingham County Public Schools district page for the complete list.