- Enrollment
- 1,789
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-65 students YoY
North Elementary shrank from 785 students in 2022-23 to 720 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-65 students YoY 510309001279 · Prince George, VA Other · MID · TRAD
720 enr · 14.4:1 · 47.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Prince George High (1,789 students)
North Elementary shrank from 785 students in 2022-23 to 720 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 49.0 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
- Prince George
Prince George High
1,789 students
- J.E.J. Moore M
J.E.J. Moore Middle
1,387 students
- Middle Road El
Middle Road Elementary
769 students
- This school
North Elementary
720 students
- David a. Harri 630
David a. Harrison Elementary
630 students
- L.L. Beazley E 507
L.L. Beazley Elementary
507 students
What this shows North Elementary reports 720 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Elementary compares
North Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,299
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
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.
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
District finance for Prince George County Public Schools reports $13,299 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1,387
- 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.
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 (~720 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 785 (2022-23) → 720 (2023-24), down 65.
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, 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 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.
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.