Enrollment
796
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stafford, VA
Margaret Brent Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Margaret Brent Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510366002463
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Margaret Brent Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Virginia schools.
- #5 of 8
- elementary schools in Stafford · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 18.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Margaret Brent Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Margaret Brent Elementary ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Stafford, VA.
School address
District: Stafford County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510366002463 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.2%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Margaret Brent Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Margaret Brent Elementary
Margaret Brent Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Stafford, Virginia, enrolling 796 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.2% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Virginia average.
Enrollment of 796 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 296 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #215, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 398 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Stafford's elementary schools, it stands alongside Park Ridge Elementary (908 students): Margaret Brent Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.9:1 vs 18.2:1).
Stafford County Public Schools also operates Mountain View High (2,233 students) and Brooke Point High (2,199 students) alongside Margaret Brent 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 Margaret Brent Elementary compares
Margaret Brent 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 68% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 796 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
796
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Virginia - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,415
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 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 60.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
African American 9.0%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Margaret Brent Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stafford County Public Schools, which includes Margaret Brent Elementary.
$12,415
Per student
-15%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.8%
State 52.1%
Federal 11.1%
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 Margaret Brent Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brooke Point High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stafford Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colonial Forge High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| North Stafford High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Margaret Brent Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 2,199
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,198
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Stafford
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Park Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
908 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Hampton Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
887 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Stafford Elementary
Standard public school
879 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Kate Waller Barrett Elementary
Standard public school
838 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Garrisonville Elementary
Standard public school
735 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Widewater Elementary
Standard public school
698 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~796 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Margaret Brent Elementary
How many students attend Margaret Brent Elementary?
Margaret Brent Elementary has 796 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stafford, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Margaret Brent Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Margaret Brent Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Margaret Brent Elementary?
18.2% of students at Margaret Brent Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Margaret Brent Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Margaret Brent Elementary is White at 60.4% of enrollment, in Stafford, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Margaret Brent Elementary?
Margaret Brent Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Margaret Brent Elementary rank among elementary schools in Stafford?
By Resource Investment Index, Margaret Brent Elementary ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Stafford, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Stafford on the city page.
Is Margaret Brent Elementary a good school?
Margaret Brent Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 Stafford County Public Schools?
Besides Margaret Brent Elementary, Stafford County Public Schools also operates Mountain View High (2,233 students), Brooke Point High (2,199 students), and Stafford Senior High (2,198 students). See the Stafford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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