- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Luray, VA
Luray Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Luray Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510285001179
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Luray Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Luray · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 88.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Luray Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Luray Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Luray, VA.
School address
District: Page County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510285001179 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Luray Elementary held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.3 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 510285001179 · Luray, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
474 enr · 12.8:1 · 88.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Page County High (473 students)
Luray Elementary held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.3 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Luray Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Luray Elementary
474 students
- Page County Hi
Page County High
473 students
- Luray High
Luray High
452 students
- Shenandoah Ele
Shenandoah Elementary
351 students
- Stanley Elemen
Stanley Elementary
337 students
- Page County Mi
Page County Middle
318 students
What this shows Luray Elementary reports 474 students on the CCD universe file.
How Luray Elementary compares
Luray 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.0% | ▲ 53% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in Virginia - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$14,343
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 474 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 3.0%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.5, Luray Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Page County Public Schools reports $14,343 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Luray Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Page County High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Luray High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shenandoah Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stanley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Page County Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Luray Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- 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 (~474 students)
Frequently asked questions about Luray Elementary
How many students attend Luray Elementary?
Luray Elementary has 474 students enrolled. It is a public school in Luray, VA. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 482 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luray Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Luray Elementary is 12.8:1, which is 8% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 18% 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 Luray Elementary?
88.0% of students at Luray Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Luray Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Luray Elementary is White at 83.5% of enrollment, in Luray, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Luray Elementary?
Luray Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Luray Elementary rank among public schools in Luray?
By Resource Investment Index, Luray Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Luray, 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 Page County Public Schools?
Besides Luray Elementary, Page County Public Schools also operates Page County High (473 students), Luray High (452 students), and Shenandoah Elementary (351 students). See the Page County Public Schools district page for the complete list.