- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Mason's Cove Elementary held near 210 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 510333001461 · Salem, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
204 enr · 10.7:1 · 68.1% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: William Byrd High (1,134 students)
Mason's Cove Elementary held near 210 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Mason's Cove Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Byrd H
William Byrd High
1,134 students
- Cave Spring Hi
Cave Spring High
1,046 students
- Northside High
Northside High
919 students
- Hidden Valley
Hidden Valley High
832 students
- William Byrd M
William Byrd Middle
802 students
- This school 204
Mason's Cove Elementary
204 students
What this shows Mason's Cove Elementary reports 204 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mason's Cove Elementary compares
Mason's Cove 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,365
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
Counselors1.0 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.
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
District finance for Roanoke County Public Schools reports $13,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,046
- 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
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 (~204 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 213 (2022-23) → 210 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.