- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Locust Grove Elementary held near 518 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 510282002196 · Locust Grove, VA Elementary · MID · TRAD
519 enr · 17.3:1 · 70.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Orange County High (1,477 students)
Locust Grove Elementary held near 518 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Locust Grove Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orange County
Orange County High
1,477 students
- Locust Grove M
Locust Grove Middle
685 students
- Orange Element
Orange Elementary
621 students
- This school 519
Locust Grove Elementary
519 students
- Locust Grove P 500
Locust Grove Primary
500 students
- Prospect Heigh 466
Prospect Heights Middle
466 students
What this shows Locust Grove Elementary reports 519 students on the CCD universe file.
How Locust Grove Elementary compares
Locust Grove 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,297
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
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.
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
District finance for Orange County Public Schools reports $13,297 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~519 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 520 (2022-23) → 518 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.