- Enrollment
- 1,880
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rocky Mount, VA
Lee M. Waid Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lee M. Waid Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510144000641
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lee M. Waid Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Rocky Mount · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 74.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lee M. Waid Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lee M. Waid Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Rocky Mount, VA.
School address
District: Franklin County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510144000641 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Lee M. Waid Elementary held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 510144000641 · Rocky Mount, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
386 enr · 12.1:1 · 74.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin County High (1,880 students)
Lee M. Waid Elementary held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Lee M. Waid Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin Count
Franklin County High
1,880 students
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Middle
1,382 students
- Windy Gap Elem 391
Windy Gap Elementary
391 students
- This school 386
Lee M. Waid Elementary
386 students
- Dudley Element 317
Dudley Elementary
317 students
- Rocky Mount El 296
Rocky Mount Elementary
296 students
What this shows Lee M. Waid Elementary reports 386 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lee M. Waid Elementary compares
Lee M. Waid 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.3% | ▲ 29% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 75% | - | - |
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.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,045
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 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.4%
Two or More 17.1%
African American 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Lee M. Waid Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin County Public Schools reports $15,045 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lee M. Waid Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Windy Gap Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dudley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rocky Mount Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lee M. Waid Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,382
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other schools in Rocky Mount
2 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 (~386 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lee M. Waid Elementary
How many students attend Lee M. Waid Elementary?
Lee M. Waid Elementary has 386 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rocky Mount, VA. CCD year-over-year: 412 (2022-23) → 403 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lee M. Waid Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lee M. Waid 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 Lee M. Waid Elementary?
74.3% of students at Lee M. Waid Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lee M. Waid Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lee M. Waid Elementary is White at 53.4% of enrollment, in Rocky Mount, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lee M. Waid Elementary?
Lee M. Waid 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 Lee M. Waid Elementary rank among schools in Rocky Mount?
By Resource Investment Index, Lee M. Waid Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Rocky Mount, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rocky Mount on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin County Public Schools?
Besides Lee M. Waid Elementary, Franklin County Public Schools also operates Franklin County High (1,880 students), Benjamin Franklin Middle (1,382 students), and Windy Gap Elementary (391 students). See the Franklin County Public Schools district page for the complete list.