Enrollment
720
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Prince George, VA
North Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510309001279
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Prince George · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 47.3%
- free-lunch eligible
North Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Prince George, VA.
School address
District: Prince George County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510309001279 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.3%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Elementary
North Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Prince George, Virginia, enrolling 720 students.
At 14.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 47.3% lands close to the Virginia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 720 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 210 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #185, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (28%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 360 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Prince George's public schools, it stands alongside Middle Road Elementary (769 students): North Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.4:1 vs 21.4:1).
Prince George County Public Schools also operates Prince George High (1,789 students) and J.E.J. Moore Middle (1,387 students) alongside North Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Elementary compares
North Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 47.3% | ▼ 18% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 720 | top 30% | - | - |
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.
720
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below 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
28.8%
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
$12,173
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 46.8%
African American 28.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 9.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, North Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince George County Public Schools, which includes North Elementary.
$12,173
Per student
-17%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 58.6%
Federal 19.3%
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.
How North Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince George High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| J.E.J. Moore Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Middle Road Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| David a. Harrison Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| L.L. Beazley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 1,789
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,387
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Prince George
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~720 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Elementary
How many students attend North Elementary?
North Elementary has 720 students enrolled. It is a public school in Prince George, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North 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 North Elementary?
47.3% 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 White at 46.8% of enrollment, in Prince George, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Elementary?
North Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Elementary rank among schools in Prince George?
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Prince George, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Prince George on the city page.
Is North Elementary a good school?
North Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Prince George County Public Schools?
Besides North Elementary, Prince George County Public Schools also operates Prince George High (1,789 students), J.E.J. Moore Middle (1,387 students), and Middle Road Elementary (769 students). See the Prince George County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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