- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 66.2:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nickelsville, VA
Nickelsville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Nickelsville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510348001534
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nickelsville Elementary earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 79.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 302
- students enrolled
Nickelsville Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Scott County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510348001534 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Nickelsville Elementary held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 510348001534 · Nickelsville, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
302 enr · 14.4:1 · 79.2% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Virginia Connections Academy (728 students)
Nickelsville Elementary held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Nickelsville Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Virginia Conne
Virginia Connections Academy
728 students
- Gate City High
Gate City High
592 students
- Shoemaker Elem
Shoemaker Elementary
419 students
- Weber City Ele
Weber City Elementary
380 students
- Duffield-Patto
Duffield-Pattonsville Primary
308 students
- This school
Nickelsville Elementary
302 students
What this shows Nickelsville Elementary reports 302 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nickelsville Elementary compares
Nickelsville 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.2% | ▲ 38% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in Virginia - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
$12,841
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 101 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.6, Nickelsville Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scott County Public Schools reports $12,841 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nickelsville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Connections Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gate City High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shoemaker Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weber City Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Duffield-Pattonsville Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nickelsville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Nickelsville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~302 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nickelsville Elementary
How many students attend Nickelsville Elementary?
Nickelsville Elementary has 302 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nickelsville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 298 (2022-23) → 294 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nickelsville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Nickelsville Elementary is 14.4:1, 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 Nickelsville Elementary?
79.2% of students at Nickelsville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nickelsville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Nickelsville Elementary is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Nickelsville, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nickelsville Elementary?
Nickelsville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Scott County Public Schools?
Besides Nickelsville Elementary, Scott County Public Schools also operates Virginia Connections Academy (728 students), Gate City High (592 students), and Shoemaker Elementary (419 students). See the Scott County Public Schools district page for the complete list.