Enrollment
510
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Crewe, VA
Nottoway High
Federal NCES profile for Nottoway High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510279001942
👥 S:T ratio 50
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nottoway High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Crewe · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 98.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Nottoway High has class sizes smaller than 73% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nottoway High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Crewe, VA.
School address
District: Nottoway County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510279001942 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.5%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nottoway High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nottoway High
Nottoway High is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Crewe, Virginia, enrolling 510 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 98.5% of students qualify for free meals, 71% above the Virginia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 510 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 267 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #114.
Its student body is led by African American (45%) and White (37%) (diversity index 65/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 255 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 122 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 510 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Nottoway County Public Schools also operates Blackstone Primary (371 students) and Crewe Primary (370 students) alongside Nottoway High.
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 Nottoway High compares
Nottoway High on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 98.5% | ▲ 71% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 56% | - | - |
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.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
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
30.2%
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
$13,875
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.9 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
African American 44.7%
White 37.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Nottoway High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nottoway County Public Schools, which includes Nottoway High.
$13,875
Per student
-5%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.8%
State 59.1%
Federal 20.1%
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 Nottoway High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackstone Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crewe Primary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nottoway Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nottoway Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nottoway High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high 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 (~510 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Nottoway High
How many students attend Nottoway High?
Nottoway High has 510 students enrolled. It is a high school in Crewe, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nottoway High?
The student-teacher ratio at Nottoway High 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 Nottoway High?
98.5% of students at Nottoway High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nottoway High?
The largest demographic group at Nottoway High is African American at 44.7% of enrollment, in Crewe, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nottoway High?
Nottoway High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nottoway High rank among public schools in Crewe?
By Resource Investment Index, Nottoway High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Crewe, 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 Crewe on the city page.
Is Nottoway High a good school?
Nottoway High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% 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 Nottoway County Public Schools?
Besides Nottoway High, Nottoway County Public Schools also operates Blackstone Primary (371 students), Crewe Primary (370 students), and Nottoway Intermediate (272 students). See the Nottoway County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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