- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colonial Heights, VA
Lakeview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lakeview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510096000364
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeview Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Virginia schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Colonial Heights · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 86.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeview Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Colonial Heights, VA.
School address
District: Colonial Heights City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510096000364 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Lakeview Elementary grew from 415 students in 2022-23 to 439 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 510096000364 · Colonial Heights, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
422 enr · 12.1:1 · 86.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Colonial Heights High (886 students)
Lakeview Elementary grew from 415 students in 2022-23 to 439 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Lakeview Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colonial Heigh
Colonial Heights High
886 students
- Colonial Heigh
Colonial Heights Middle
700 students
- Tussing Elemen
Tussing Elementary
652 students
- This school
Lakeview Elementary
422 students
- North Elementa 311
North Elementary
311 students
What this shows Lakeview Elementary reports 422 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeview Elementary compares
Lakeview Elementary is a growing 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.7% | ▲ 51% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 22% in Virginia - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$15,988
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 422 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.3%
African American 25.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
Two or More 11.1%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 40.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Lakeview Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colonial Heights City Public Schools reports $15,988 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeview Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Heights High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colonial Heights Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tussing Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeview Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Colonial Heights
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~422 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeview Elementary
How many students attend Lakeview Elementary?
Lakeview Elementary has 422 students enrolled. It is a public school in Colonial Heights, VA. CCD year-over-year: 415 (2022-23) → 439 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Elementary is 12.1:1, which is 13% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 23% 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 Lakeview Elementary?
86.7% of students at Lakeview Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeview Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lakeview Elementary is White at 40.3% of enrollment, in Colonial Heights, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeview Elementary?
Lakeview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Lakeview Elementary rank among schools in Colonial Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Colonial Heights, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Colonial Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Colonial Heights City Public Schools?
Besides Lakeview Elementary, Colonial Heights City Public Schools also operates Colonial Heights High (886 students), Colonial Heights Middle (700 students), and Tussing Elementary (652 students). See the Colonial Heights City Public Schools district page for the complete list.