- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Meadows of Dan, VA
Meadows of Dan Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Meadows of Dan Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510288001187
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadows of Dan Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Virginia schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.3:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 21.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 300
- students enrolled
Meadows of Dan Elementary has class sizes larger than 99% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Patrick County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510288001187 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-67 students YoY
Meadows of Dan Elementary shrank from 401 students in 2022-23 to 334 in 2023-24 (-16.7%).
Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 10.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-67 students YoY 510288001187 · Meadows of Dan, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
300 enr · 27.3:1 · 21.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Patrick County High (795 students)
Meadows of Dan Elementary shrank from 401 students in 2022-23 to 334 in 2023-24 (-16.7%). Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 10.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Meadows of Dan Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Patrick County
Patrick County High
795 students
- Stuart Element
Stuart Elementary
361 students
- This school 300
Meadows of Dan Elementary
300 students
- Patrick Spring 241
Patrick Springs Primary
241 students
- Blue Ridge Ele 223
Blue Ridge Elementary
223 students
- Hardin Reynold 203
Hardin Reynolds Memorial School
203 students
What this shows Meadows of Dan Elementary reports 300 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadows of Dan Elementary compares
Meadows of Dan Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.3:1 | ▲ 96% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.4% | ▼ 63% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.3:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.3:1
students per teacher
- 96% above state mean
Top 99% in Virginia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
6.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,922
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.0%
African American 20.3%
Two or More 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Meadows of Dan Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Patrick County Public Schools reports $13,922 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meadows of Dan Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick County High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stuart Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Patrick Springs Primary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blue Ridge Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hardin Reynolds Memorial School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadows of Dan Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~300 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadows of Dan Elementary
How many students attend Meadows of Dan Elementary?
Meadows of Dan Elementary has 300 students enrolled. It is a public school in Meadows of Dan, VA. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), down 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadows of Dan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadows of Dan Elementary is 27.3:1, which is 96% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 74% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadows of Dan Elementary?
21.4% of students at Meadows of Dan Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadows of Dan Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Meadows of Dan Elementary is White at 54.0% of enrollment, in Meadows of Dan, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadows of Dan Elementary?
Meadows of Dan Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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).
What other schools are in Patrick County Public Schools?
Besides Meadows of Dan Elementary, Patrick County Public Schools also operates Patrick County High (795 students), Stuart Elementary (361 students), and Patrick Springs Primary (241 students). See the Patrick County Public Schools district page for the complete list.