- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Natural Bridge Station, VA
Natural Bridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Natural Bridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510337001486
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Natural Bridge Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Virginia schools.
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 67.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 230
- students enrolled
Natural Bridge Elementary has class sizes smaller than 96% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Rockbridge County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510337001486 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Natural Bridge Elementary grew from 221 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (+11.8%).
Teacher FTE held 24.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 510337001486 · Natural Bridge Station, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
230 enr · 9.6:1 · 67.9% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockbridge County High (916 students)
Natural Bridge Elementary grew from 221 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (+11.8%). Teacher FTE held 24.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Natural Bridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rockbridge Cou
Rockbridge County High
916 students
- Maury River Mi
Maury River Middle
481 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
466 students
- Fairfield Elem 241
Fairfield Elementary
241 students
- This school 230
Natural Bridge Elementary
230 students
- Mountain View 154
Mountain View Elementary
154 students
What this shows Natural Bridge Elementary reports 230 students on the CCD universe file.
How Natural Bridge Elementary compares
Natural Bridge Elementary is a growing 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 31% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.9% | ▲ 18% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 230 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
230
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.9%
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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 4% in Virginia - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,836
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 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.4%
Two or More 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
African American 3.5%
Largest group: White at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, Natural Bridge Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rockbridge County Public Schools reports $15,836 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Natural Bridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockbridge County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maury River Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Natural Bridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~230 students)
Frequently asked questions about Natural Bridge Elementary
How many students attend Natural Bridge Elementary?
Natural Bridge Elementary has 230 students enrolled. It is a public school in Natural Bridge Station, VA. CCD year-over-year: 221 (2022-23) → 247 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Natural Bridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Natural Bridge Elementary is 9.6:1, which is 31% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 39% 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 Natural Bridge Elementary?
67.9% of students at Natural Bridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Natural Bridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Natural Bridge Elementary is White at 77.4% of enrollment, in Natural Bridge Station, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Natural Bridge Elementary?
Natural Bridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Rockbridge County Public Schools?
Besides Natural Bridge Elementary, Rockbridge County Public Schools also operates Rockbridge County High (916 students), Maury River Middle (481 students), and Central Elementary (466 students). See the Rockbridge County Public Schools district page for the complete list.