- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Locust Grove, VA
Locust Grove Primary
Federal NCES profile for Locust Grove Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510282002854
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Locust Grove Primary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Locust Grove · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 67.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Locust Grove Primary has class sizes larger than 92% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Locust Grove Primary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Locust Grove, VA.
School address
District: Orange County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510282002854 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Locust Grove Primary grew from 453 students in 2022-23 to 484 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 510282002854 · Locust Grove, VA Other · MID · TRAD
500 enr · 17.2:1 · 67.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Orange County High (1,477 students)
Locust Grove Primary grew from 453 students in 2022-23 to 484 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Locust Grove Primary 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
- Locust Grove E 519
Locust Grove Elementary
519 students
- This school 500
Locust Grove Primary
500 students
- Prospect Heigh 466
Prospect Heights Middle
466 students
What this shows Locust Grove Primary reports 500 students on the CCD universe file.
How Locust Grove Primary compares
Locust Grove Primary is a growing 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.3% | ▲ 17% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 92% in Virginia - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$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 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
Two or More 13.4%
African American 8.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Locust Grove Primary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
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 Primary 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 Elementary | 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 Primary'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
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~500 students)
Frequently asked questions about Locust Grove Primary
How many students attend Locust Grove Primary?
Locust Grove Primary has 500 students enrolled. It is a public school in Locust Grove, VA. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 484 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Locust Grove Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Locust Grove Primary is 17.2:1, 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 Primary?
67.3% of students at Locust Grove Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Locust Grove Primary?
The largest demographic group at Locust Grove Primary is White at 55.2% of enrollment, in Locust Grove, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Locust Grove Primary?
Locust Grove Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Primary rank among public schools in Locust Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Locust Grove Primary ranks #3 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 Primary, 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.