- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lebanon, VA
Lebanon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lebanon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510342001524
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lebanon Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Lebanon · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 88.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lebanon Elementary has class sizes smaller than 82% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lebanon Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Lebanon, VA.
School address
District: Russell County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510342001524 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Lebanon Elementary held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 510342001524 · Lebanon, VA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 11.7:1 · 88.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Honaker Elementary (712 students)
Lebanon Elementary held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Lebanon Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Honaker Elemen
Honaker Elementary
712 students
- Lebanon High
Lebanon High
571 students
- Honaker High
Honaker High
422 students
- Castlewood Ele
Castlewood Elementary
354 students
- Lebanon Middle
Lebanon Middle
301 students
- This school
Lebanon Elementary
292 students
What this shows Lebanon Elementary reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lebanon Elementary compares
Lebanon 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.9% | ▲ 54% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 18% in Virginia - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$14,376
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 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.5%
African American 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: White at 95.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.7, Lebanon Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Russell County Public Schools reports $14,376 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lebanon Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honaker Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lebanon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Honaker High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Castlewood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lebanon Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Lebanon
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~292 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lebanon Elementary
How many students attend Lebanon Elementary?
Lebanon Elementary has 292 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lebanon, VA. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lebanon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lebanon Elementary is 11.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 25% 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 Lebanon Elementary?
88.9% of students at Lebanon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lebanon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lebanon Elementary is White at 95.5% of enrollment, in Lebanon, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lebanon Elementary?
Lebanon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Lebanon Elementary rank among public schools in Lebanon?
By Resource Investment Index, Lebanon Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Lebanon, 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 Russell County Public Schools?
Besides Lebanon Elementary, Russell County Public Schools also operates Honaker Elementary (712 students), Lebanon High (571 students), and Honaker High (422 students). See the Russell County Public Schools district page for the complete list.