Enrollment
972
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 510084003092
Moseley Elementary — Moseley, VA
Federal NCES profile for Moseley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Chesterfield County Public Schools · Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 14:1 Virginia avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.5%
vs 59.9% Virginia avg
-92% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Moseley Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Moseley Elementary reports 972 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 51.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 25% above the Virginia state mean of 14:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 10% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 4.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 92% below the Virginia average and 91% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Chesterfield County Public Schools spends $13,618 per pupil district-wide, below the Virginia average of $16,211 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 42.8% from local sources (property taxes), 47.1% from the state, and 10.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Moseley Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 25% | 14:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.5% | ▼ 92% | 59.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 972 | top 85% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
4.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 92% below the Virginia average of 59.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
— 25% above state mean
Top 95% in Virginia — lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,618
per pupil, district-wide
— below Virginia avg of $16,211
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 972 Top 85% in Virginia — larger than 15% of 1,869 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 51.0
Students per teacher 17.5:1 +25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 4.5% -92% vs state
NCES ID 510084003092
Student demographics
White 59.1%
African American 13.7%
Asian 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.1% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chesterfield County Public Schools, which includes Moseley Elementary.
$13,618
Per student
-16%
vs Virginia
Avg $16,211
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 42.8%
State 47.1%
Federal 10.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,582
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 2,507
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 2,236
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 2,048
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
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Frequently asked questions about Moseley Elementary
How many students attend Moseley Elementary?
Moseley Elementary has 972 students enrolled. It is a other school in Moseley, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moseley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Moseley Elementary is 17.5:1, which is 25% higher than the Virginia average of 14:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Moseley Elementary?
4.5% of students at Moseley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 59.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moseley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Moseley Elementary is White at 59.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Moseley, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moseley Elementary?
Moseley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.