- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Goode, VA
Otter River Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Otter River Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510036000155
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Otter River Elementary earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia.
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 167
- students enrolled
Otter River Elementary has class sizes smaller than 87% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Bedford County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510036000155 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Otter River Elementary shrank from 198 students in 2022-23 to 169 in 2023-24 (-14.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.3 → 12.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 510036000155 · Goode, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
167 enr · 11.1:1 · 36.4% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Forest High (1,282 students)
Otter River Elementary shrank from 198 students in 2022-23 to 169 in 2023-24 (-14.6%). Teacher FTE lost 15.3 → 12.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Otter River Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Fore
Jefferson Forest High
1,282 students
- Forest Middle
Forest Middle
854 students
- Staunton River
Staunton River High
816 students
- Liberty High
Liberty High
708 students
- Staunton River
Staunton River Middle
612 students
- This school 167
Otter River Elementary
167 students
What this shows Otter River Elementary reports 167 students on the CCD universe file.
How Otter River Elementary compares
Otter River Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▼ 37% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 167 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
167
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 13% in Virginia - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,519
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 167 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.0%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.7, Otter River Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bedford County Public Schools reports $13,519 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Otter River Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Forest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Staunton River High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Staunton River Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Otter River Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~167 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Otter River Elementary
How many students attend Otter River Elementary?
Otter River Elementary has 167 students enrolled. It is a public school in Goode, VA. CCD year-over-year: 198 (2022-23) → 169 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Otter River Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Otter River Elementary is 11.1:1, which is 20% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 29% 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 Otter River Elementary?
36.4% of students at Otter River Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Otter River Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Otter River Elementary is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Goode, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Otter River Elementary?
Otter River Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (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).
What other schools are in Bedford County Public Schools?
Besides Otter River Elementary, Bedford County Public Schools also operates Jefferson Forest High (1,282 students), Forest Middle (854 students), and Staunton River High (816 students). See the Bedford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.