- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newsoms, VA
Meherrin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Meherrin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510360002312
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meherrin Elementary earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Virginia schools.
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 75.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 218
- students enrolled
Meherrin Elementary has class sizes smaller than 84% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Southampton County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510360002312 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Meherrin Elementary held near 235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 510360002312 · Newsoms, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
218 enr · 11.5:1 · 75.4% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Southampton High (704 students)
Meherrin Elementary held near 235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Meherrin Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southampton Hi
Southampton High
704 students
- Riverdale Elem
Riverdale Elementary
533 students
- Southampton Mi
Southampton Middle
497 students
- Nottoway Eleme 235
Nottoway Elementary
235 students
- This school 218
Meherrin Elementary
218 students
- Capron Element 176
Capron Elementary
176 students
What this shows Meherrin Elementary reports 218 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meherrin Elementary compares
Meherrin 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.4% | ▲ 31% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 218 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
218
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 16% in Virginia - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.2%
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
$15,083
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.7%
African American 44.5%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Meherrin Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southampton County Public Schools reports $15,083 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meherrin Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southampton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nottoway Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capron Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meherrin Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~218 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meherrin Elementary
How many students attend Meherrin Elementary?
Meherrin Elementary has 218 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newsoms, VA. CCD year-over-year: 244 (2022-23) → 235 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meherrin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Meherrin Elementary is 11.5:1, which is 17% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 27% 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 Meherrin Elementary?
75.4% of students at Meherrin Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meherrin Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Meherrin Elementary is White at 47.7% of enrollment, in Newsoms, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meherrin Elementary?
Meherrin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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).
What other schools are in Southampton County Public Schools?
Besides Meherrin Elementary, Southampton County Public Schools also operates Southampton High (704 students), Riverdale Elementary (533 students), and Southampton Middle (497 students). See the Southampton County Public Schools district page for the complete list.