Enrollment
981
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 510084003066
Old Hundred Elementary — Midlothian, VA
Federal NCES profile for Old Hundred Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 55/100.
👥 Class size 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 85
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Chesterfield County Public Schools · Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 14:1 Virginia avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.3%
vs 59.9% Virginia avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Old Hundred Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Old Hundred Elementary reports 981 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 58.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 23% above the Virginia state mean of 14:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 11.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 81% below the Virginia average and 78% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 327 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 6.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Chesterfield County Public Schools spends $13,618 per pupil district-wide, below the Virginia average of $16,211 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 42.8% from local sources (property taxes), 47.1% from the state, and 10.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Old Hundred Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 23% | 14:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.3% | ▼ 81% | 59.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 981 | top 85% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
11.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 81% below the Virginia average of 59.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
— 23% above state mean
Top 93% in Virginia — lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$13,618
per pupil, district-wide
— below Virginia avg of $16,211
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 327 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 981 Top 85% in Virginia — larger than 15% of 1,869 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 58.0
Students per teacher 17.2:1 +23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 11.3% -81% vs state
NCES ID 510084003066
Student demographics
White 66.5%
African American 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 327:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 6.1%
In-school suspensions 6
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chesterfield County Public Schools, which includes Old Hundred Elementary.
$13,618
Per student
-16%
vs Virginia
Avg $16,211
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 42.8%
State 47.1%
Federal 10.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,582
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 2,507
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 2,236
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 2,048
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
Similar other schools in Midlothian
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Spring Run Elementary
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848 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Woolridge Elementary
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813 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Evergreen Elementary
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Swift Creek Elementary
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724 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Old Hundred Elementary
How many students attend Old Hundred Elementary?
Old Hundred Elementary has 981 students enrolled. It is a other school in Midlothian, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Old Hundred Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Old Hundred Elementary is 17.2:1, which is 23% higher than the Virginia average of 14:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Old Hundred Elementary?
11.3% of students at Old Hundred Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 59.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Old Hundred Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Old Hundred Elementary is White at 66.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Midlothian, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Old Hundred Elementary?
Old Hundred Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.