- Enrollment
- 1,220
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lynchburg, VA
Linkhorne Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Linkhorne Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510234000961
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linkhorne Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Virginia schools.
- #14 of 14
- schools in Lynchburg · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 96.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Linkhorne Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linkhorne Elementary ranks #14 of 14 schools in Lynchburg, VA.
School address
District: Lynchburg City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510234000961 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Linkhorne Elementary shrank from 409 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 33.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 510234000961 · Lynchburg, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 12.6:1 · 96.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: E.C. Glass High (1,220 students)
Linkhorne Elementary shrank from 409 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 33.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Linkhorne Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- E.C. Glass Hig
E.C. Glass High
1,220 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High
1,113 students
- Sandusky Middl
Sandusky Middle
583 students
- Paul Laurence
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation
531 students
- Linkhorne Midd
Linkhorne Middle
519 students
- This school 378
Linkhorne Elementary
378 students
What this shows Linkhorne Elementary reports 378 students on the CCD universe file.
How Linkhorne Elementary compares
Linkhorne Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.3% | ▲ 67% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 30% in Virginia - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$17,083
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 58.5%
White 23.0%
Two or More 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Linkhorne Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lynchburg City Public Schools reports $17,083 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Linkhorne Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| E.C. Glass High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandusky Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Linkhorne Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Linkhorne Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Lynchburg
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Tomahawk Elementary
Standard public school
667 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Leesville Road Elementary
Standard public school
646 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Heritage Elementary
Standard public school
448 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Sheffield Elementary
Standard public school
443 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Robert S. Payne Elementary
Standard public school
435 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Bedford Hills Elementary
Standard public school
402 students 12.2:1 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 (~378 students)
Frequently asked questions about Linkhorne Elementary
How many students attend Linkhorne Elementary?
Linkhorne Elementary has 378 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lynchburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 409 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linkhorne Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Linkhorne Elementary is 12.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 20% 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 Linkhorne Elementary?
96.3% of students at Linkhorne Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linkhorne Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Linkhorne Elementary is African American at 58.5% of enrollment, in Lynchburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linkhorne Elementary?
Linkhorne Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Linkhorne Elementary rank among schools in Lynchburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Linkhorne Elementary ranks #14 of 14 schools in Lynchburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lynchburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Lynchburg City Public Schools?
Besides Linkhorne Elementary, Lynchburg City Public Schools also operates E.C. Glass High (1,220 students), Heritage High (1,113 students), and Sandusky Middle (583 students). See the Lynchburg City Public Schools district page for the complete list.