Enrollment
503
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.8%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northumberland Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northumberland Elementary
Northumberland Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Heathsville, Virginia, enrolling 503 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.3:1, Northumberland Elementary is leaner than roughly 93% of Virginia schools and 26% under the state's 13.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 90.8% of students qualify for free meals, 58% above the Virginia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 503 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 380 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #87.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and African American (32%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 252 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Northumberland County Public Schools spends $17,506 per pupil, 20% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Northumberland County Public Schools also operates Northumberland High (380 students) and Northumberland Middle (279 students) alongside Northumberland 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 Northumberland Elementary compares
Northumberland 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,506
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northumberland County Public Schools, which includes Northumberland Elementary.
$17,506
Per student
+20%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.2%
State 23.3%
Federal 15.5%
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 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
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~503 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Heathsville on the city page.
Is Northumberland Elementary a good school?
Northumberland Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Virginia schools. 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 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.
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