- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Heathsville, VA
Northumberland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Northumberland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510273001392
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northumberland Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Heathsville · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 90.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Northumberland Elementary has class sizes smaller than 93% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northumberland Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Heathsville, VA.
School address
District: Northumberland County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510273001392 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Northumberland Elementary held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 510273001392 · Heathsville, VA Other · MID · TRAD
503 enr · 10.3:1 · 90.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Northumberland High (380 students)
Northumberland Elementary held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Northumberland Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Northumberland Elementary
503 students
- Northumberland
Northumberland High
380 students
- Northumberland
Northumberland Middle
279 students
What this shows Northumberland Elementary reports 503 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northumberland Elementary compares
Northumberland 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 26% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.8% | ▲ 58% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 7% in Virginia - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$18,689
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.3%
African American 32.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Northumberland Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northumberland County Public Schools reports $18,689 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northumberland Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northumberland Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northumberland Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~503 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northumberland Elementary
How many students attend Northumberland Elementary?
Northumberland Elementary has 503 students enrolled. It is a public school in Heathsville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 533 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northumberland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northumberland Elementary is 10.3:1, which is 26% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 34% 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 Northumberland Elementary?
90.8% of students at Northumberland Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northumberland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Northumberland Elementary is White at 50.3% of enrollment, in Heathsville, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northumberland Elementary?
Northumberland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Northumberland Elementary rank among public schools in Heathsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Northumberland Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Heathsville, 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 Northumberland County Public Schools?
Besides Northumberland Elementary, Northumberland County Public Schools also operates Northumberland High (380 students) and Northumberland Middle (279 students). See the Northumberland County Public Schools district page for the complete list.