- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orange, VA
Orange Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Orange Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510282001175
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orange Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Orange · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 60.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Orange Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orange Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Orange, VA.
School address
District: Orange County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510282001175 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Orange Elementary held near 644 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 510282001175 · Orange, VA Other · MID · TRAD
621 enr · 15.1:1 · 60.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Orange County High (1,477 students)
Orange Elementary held near 644 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Orange Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orange County
Orange County High
1,477 students
- Locust Grove M
Locust Grove Middle
685 students
- This school
Orange Elementary
621 students
- Locust Grove E 519
Locust Grove Elementary
519 students
- Locust Grove P 500
Locust Grove Primary
500 students
- Prospect Heigh 466
Prospect Heights Middle
466 students
What this shows Orange Elementary reports 621 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orange Elementary compares
Orange 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.9% | ▲ 6% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 621 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
621
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 69% in Virginia - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$13,297
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 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.9%
African American 21.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 15.6%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Orange Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orange County Public Schools reports $13,297 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orange Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange County High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Locust Grove Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Locust Grove Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Locust Grove Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prospect Heights Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orange Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~621 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orange Elementary
How many students attend Orange Elementary?
Orange Elementary has 621 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orange, VA. CCD year-over-year: 649 (2022-23) → 644 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orange Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Orange Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orange Elementary?
60.9% of students at Orange Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orange Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Orange Elementary is White at 45.9% of enrollment, in Orange, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orange Elementary?
Orange Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Orange Elementary rank among public schools in Orange?
By Resource Investment Index, Orange Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Orange, 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 Orange County Public Schools?
Besides Orange Elementary, Orange County Public Schools also operates Orange County High (1,477 students), Locust Grove Middle (685 students), and Locust Grove Elementary (519 students). See the Orange County Public Schools district page for the complete list.