Enrollment
519
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Locust Grove, VA
Locust Grove Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Locust Grove Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510282002196
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Locust Grove Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Locust Grove · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 70.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Locust Grove Elementary has class sizes larger than 93% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Locust Grove Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Locust Grove, VA.
School address
District: Orange County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510282002196 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.2%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Locust Grove Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Locust Grove Elementary
Locust Grove Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Locust Grove, Virginia, enrolling 519 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.3:1 is larger than about 93% of Virginia schools and 24% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 70.2% lands close to the Virginia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 519 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 293 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #174.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 346 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Orange County Public Schools also operates Orange County High (1,477 students) and Locust Grove Middle (685 students) alongside Locust Grove Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Locust Grove Elementary compares
Locust Grove Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.2% | ▲ 22% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
519
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 93% in Virginia - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,304
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 54.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
Two or More 12.5%
African American 11.8%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Locust Grove Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orange County Public Schools, which includes Locust Grove Elementary.
$12,304
Per student
-16%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.0%
State 48.4%
Federal 15.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Locust Grove Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange County High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Locust Grove Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orange Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Locust Grove Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prospect Heights Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Locust Grove Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~519 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Locust Grove Elementary
How many students attend Locust Grove Elementary?
Locust Grove Elementary has 519 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Locust Grove, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Locust Grove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Locust Grove Elementary is 17.3:1, which is 24% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Locust Grove Elementary?
70.2% of students at Locust Grove Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Locust Grove Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Locust Grove Elementary is White at 54.5% of enrollment, in Locust Grove, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Locust Grove Elementary?
Locust Grove Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Locust Grove Elementary rank among public schools in Locust Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Locust Grove Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Locust Grove, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Locust Grove on the city page.
Is Locust Grove Elementary a good school?
Locust Grove Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Orange County Public Schools?
Besides Locust Grove Elementary, Orange County Public Schools also operates Orange County High (1,477 students), Locust Grove Middle (685 students), and Orange Elementary (621 students). See the Orange County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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