- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colonial Heights, VA
North Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510096000365
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Colonial Heights · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 85.2%
- free-lunch eligible
North Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Colonial Heights, VA.
School address
District: Colonial Heights City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510096000365 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
North Elementary held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 510096000365 · Colonial Heights, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 12.4:1 · 85.2% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Colonial Heights High (886 students)
North Elementary held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
North Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colonial Heigh
Colonial Heights High
886 students
- Colonial Heigh
Colonial Heights Middle
700 students
- Tussing Elemen
Tussing Elementary
652 students
- Lakeview Eleme
Lakeview Elementary
422 students
- This school 311
North Elementary
311 students
What this shows North Elementary reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Elementary compares
North 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.2% | ▲ 48% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 27% in Virginia - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,988
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 40.2%
White 27.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Two or More 13.8%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: African American at 40.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, North Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colonial Heights City Public Schools reports $15,988 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Heights High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colonial Heights Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tussing Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Colonial Heights
3 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 (~311 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Elementary
How many students attend North Elementary?
North Elementary has 311 students enrolled. It is a public school in Colonial Heights, VA. CCD year-over-year: 331 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Elementary is 12.4:1, which is 11% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 21% 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 North Elementary?
85.2% of students at North Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Elementary is African American at 40.2% of enrollment, in Colonial Heights, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Elementary?
North Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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).
How does North Elementary rank among schools in Colonial Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Colonial Heights, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Colonial Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Colonial Heights City Public Schools?
Besides North Elementary, Colonial Heights City Public Schools also operates Colonial Heights High (886 students), Colonial Heights Middle (700 students), and Tussing Elementary (652 students). See the Colonial Heights City Public Schools district page for the complete list.