- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Margaret Brent Elementary held near 807 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 510366002463 · Stafford, VA Elementary · MID · TRAD
796 enr · 15.9:1 · 18.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View High (2,233 students)
Margaret Brent Elementary held near 807 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Margaret Brent Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain View
Mountain View High
2,233 students
- Brooke Point H
Brooke Point High
2,199 students
- Stafford Senio
Stafford Senior High
2,198 students
- Colonial Forge
Colonial Forge High
2,122 students
- North Stafford
North Stafford High
1,982 students
- This school 796
Margaret Brent Elementary
796 students
What this shows Margaret Brent Elementary reports 796 students on the CCD universe file.
How Margaret Brent Elementary compares
Margaret Brent 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,431
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
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.
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
District finance for Stafford County Public Schools reports $13,431 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,199
- 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
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 (~796 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 806 (2022-23) → 807 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.