- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Kent, VA
New Kent Elementary
Federal NCES profile for New Kent Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510261001039
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Kent Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in New Kent · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 30.1%
- free-lunch eligible
New Kent Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Kent Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in New Kent, VA.
School address
District: New Kent County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510261001039 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
New Kent Elementary held near 644 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 510261001039 · New Kent, VA Other · MID · TRAD
601 enr · 12.3:1 · 30.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: New Kent High (1,073 students)
New Kent Elementary held near 644 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
New Kent Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Kent High
New Kent High
1,073 students
- New Kent Middl
New Kent Middle
829 students
- This school
New Kent Elementary
601 students
- Quinton Elemen
Quinton Elementary
559 students
- George W. Watk
George W. Watkins Elementary
510 students
What this shows New Kent Elementary reports 601 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Kent Elementary compares
New Kent 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.1% | ▼ 48% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 601 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
601
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 25% in Virginia - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$13,400
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 601 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.1%
African American 12.0%
Two or More 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, New Kent Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Kent County Public Schools reports $13,400 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Kent Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Kent High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Kent Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Quinton Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George W. Watkins Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Kent Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~601 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Kent Elementary
How many students attend New Kent Elementary?
New Kent Elementary has 601 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Kent, VA. CCD year-over-year: 615 (2022-23) → 644 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Kent Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at New Kent Elementary is 12.3:1, which is 12% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 22% 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 New Kent Elementary?
30.1% of students at New Kent Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Kent Elementary?
The largest demographic group at New Kent Elementary is White at 69.1% of enrollment, in New Kent, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Kent Elementary?
New Kent Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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).
How does New Kent Elementary rank among public schools in New Kent?
By Resource Investment Index, New Kent Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in New Kent, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in New Kent County Public Schools?
Besides New Kent Elementary, New Kent County Public Schools also operates New Kent High (1,073 students), New Kent Middle (829 students), and Quinton Elementary (559 students). See the New Kent County Public Schools district page for the complete list.