- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · La Crosse, VA
Lacrosse Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lacrosse Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510246001006
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lacrosse Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Virginia schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 89.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 353
- students enrolled
Lacrosse Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Mecklenburg County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510246001006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Lacrosse Elementary held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 510246001006 · La Crosse, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 15.3:1 · 89.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Mecklenburg County High (1,140 students)
Lacrosse Elementary held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Lacrosse Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mecklenburg Co
Mecklenburg County High
1,140 students
- Mecklenburg Co
Mecklenburg County Middle
819 students
- South Hill Ele
South Hill Elementary
767 students
- Clarksville El 432
Clarksville Elementary
432 students
- Chase City Ele 396
Chase City Elementary
396 students
- This school 353
Lacrosse Elementary
353 students
What this shows Lacrosse Elementary reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lacrosse Elementary compares
Lacrosse 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.2% | ▲ 55% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Virginia - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,069
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 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.1%
African American 23.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Lacrosse Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mecklenburg County Public Schools reports $15,069 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lacrosse Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mecklenburg County Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Hill Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarksville Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chase City Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lacrosse Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~353 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lacrosse Elementary
How many students attend Lacrosse Elementary?
Lacrosse Elementary has 353 students enrolled. It is a public school in La Crosse, VA. CCD year-over-year: 360 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lacrosse Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lacrosse Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lacrosse Elementary?
89.2% of students at Lacrosse Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lacrosse Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lacrosse Elementary is White at 58.1% of enrollment, in La Crosse, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lacrosse Elementary?
Lacrosse Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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).
What other schools are in Mecklenburg County Public Schools?
Besides Lacrosse Elementary, Mecklenburg County Public Schools also operates Mecklenburg County High (1,140 students), Mecklenburg County Middle (819 students), and South Hill Elementary (767 students). See the Mecklenburg County Public Schools district page for the complete list.