Enrollment
218
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Moneta, VA
Moneta Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Moneta Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510036000152
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moneta Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Moneta · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 71.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Moneta Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moneta Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Moneta, VA.
School address
District: Bedford County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510036000152 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.1%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Moneta Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Moneta Elementary
Moneta Elementary is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Moneta, Virginia, enrolling 218 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 71.1% 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 218 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 95 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #32.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 218 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Bedford County Public Schools also operates Jefferson Forest High (1,282 students) and Forest Middle (854 students) alongside Moneta 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 Moneta Elementary compares
Moneta 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.1% | ▲ 23% | 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
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
218
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Virginia - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.4%
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
$12,790
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 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 77.5%
Two or More 9.6%
African American 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Largest group: White at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.2, Moneta Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bedford County Public Schools, which includes Moneta Elementary.
$12,790
Per student
-13%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.1%
State 52.1%
Federal 15.7%
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 Moneta Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Forest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Staunton River High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Staunton River Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moneta Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~218 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Moneta Elementary
How many students attend Moneta Elementary?
Moneta Elementary has 218 students enrolled. It is a public school in Moneta, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moneta Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Moneta Elementary is 14.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Moneta Elementary?
71.1% of students at Moneta Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moneta Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Moneta Elementary is White at 77.5% of enrollment, in Moneta, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moneta Elementary?
Moneta Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Moneta Elementary rank among public schools in Moneta?
By Resource Investment Index, Moneta Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Moneta, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Moneta on the city page.
Is Moneta Elementary a good school?
Moneta Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. 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 Bedford County Public Schools?
Besides Moneta Elementary, Bedford County Public Schools also operates Jefferson Forest High (1,282 students), Forest Middle (854 students), and Staunton River High (816 students). See the Bedford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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