Enrollment
204
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salem, VA
Mason's Cove Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mason's Cove Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510333001461
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mason's Cove Elementary earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 68.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mason's Cove Elementary has class sizes smaller than 90% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mason's Cove Elementary ranks #1 of 6 schools in Salem, VA.
School address
District: Roanoke County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510333001461 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.1%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mason's Cove Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mason's Cove Elementary
Mason's Cove Elementary is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Salem, Virginia, enrolling 204 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.7:1, Mason's Cove Elementary is leaner than roughly 90% of Virginia schools and 23% under the state's 13.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 68.1% lands close to the Virginia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Virginia schools, with 204 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 74 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 204 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Salem's public schools, it stands alongside G.W. Carver Elementary (404 students): Mason's Cove Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.7:1 vs 12.6:1).
Roanoke County Public Schools also operates William Byrd High (1,134 students) and Cave Spring High (1,046 students) alongside Mason's Cove 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 Mason's Cove Elementary compares
Mason's Cove 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 23% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.1% | ▲ 18% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 204 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
204
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 10% in Virginia - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.3%
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
$12,626
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 87.7%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, Mason's Cove Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roanoke County Public Schools, which includes Mason's Cove Elementary.
$12,626
Per student
-14%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.4%
State 47.5%
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 Mason's Cove Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Byrd High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cave Spring High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hidden Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Byrd Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mason's Cove Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Salem
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
G.W. Carver Elementary
Standard public school
404 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
East Salem Elementary
Standard public school
378 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Glenvar Elementary
Standard public school
372 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
South Salem Elementary
Standard public school
371 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Fort Lewis Elementary
Standard public school
250 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~204 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mason's Cove Elementary
How many students attend Mason's Cove Elementary?
Mason's Cove Elementary has 204 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salem, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mason's Cove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mason's Cove Elementary is 10.7:1, which is 23% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 32% 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 Mason's Cove Elementary?
68.1% of students at Mason's Cove Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mason's Cove Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mason's Cove Elementary is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Salem, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mason's Cove Elementary?
Mason's Cove Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Mason's Cove Elementary rank among schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Mason's Cove Elementary ranks #1 of 6 schools in Salem, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Salem on the city page.
Is Mason's Cove Elementary a good school?
Mason's Cove Elementary earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Roanoke County Public Schools?
Besides Mason's Cove Elementary, Roanoke County Public Schools also operates William Byrd High (1,134 students), Cave Spring High (1,046 students), and Northside High (919 students). See the Roanoke County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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