- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dayton, VA
Ottobine Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ottobine Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510339001507
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ottobine Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 248
- students enrolled
Ottobine Elementary has class sizes larger than 98% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Rockingham County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510339001507 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Ottobine Elementary held near 189 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.8 → 13.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 510339001507 · Dayton, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
248 enr · 19.1:1 · 66.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Turner Ashby High (998 students)
Ottobine Elementary held near 189 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.8 → 13.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Ottobine Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Turner Ashby H
Turner Ashby High
998 students
- Broadway High
Broadway High
932 students
- Spotswood High
Spotswood High
880 students
- East Rockingha
East Rockingham High
821 students
- J. Frank Hilly
J. Frank Hillyard Middle
726 students
- This school 248
Ottobine Elementary
248 students
What this shows Ottobine Elementary reports 248 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ottobine Elementary compares
Ottobine 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 37% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 16% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
248
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 98% in Virginia - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,743
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, Ottobine Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rockingham County Public Schools reports $14,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ottobine Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner Ashby High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Broadway High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spotswood High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Rockingham High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J. Frank Hillyard Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ottobine Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- 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 (~248 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ottobine Elementary
How many students attend Ottobine Elementary?
Ottobine Elementary has 248 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dayton, VA. CCD year-over-year: 192 (2022-23) → 189 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ottobine Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ottobine Elementary is 19.1:1, which is 37% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ottobine Elementary?
66.7% of students at Ottobine Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ottobine Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ottobine Elementary is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Dayton, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ottobine Elementary?
Ottobine Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Rockingham County Public Schools?
Besides Ottobine Elementary, Rockingham County Public Schools also operates Turner Ashby High (998 students), Broadway High (932 students), and Spotswood High (880 students). See the Rockingham County Public Schools district page for the complete list.