- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Patrick Springs, VA
Patrick Springs Primary
Federal NCES profile for Patrick Springs Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510288001189
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patrick Springs Primary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 75.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 241
- students enrolled
Patrick Springs Primary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Patrick County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510288001189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Patrick Springs Primary held near 245 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 510288001189 · Patrick Springs, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
241 enr · 13.4:1 · 75.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Patrick County High (795 students)
Patrick Springs Primary held near 245 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Patrick Springs Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Patrick County
Patrick County High
795 students
- Stuart Element
Stuart Elementary
361 students
- Meadows of Dan 300
Meadows of Dan Elementary
300 students
- This school 241
Patrick Springs Primary
241 students
- Blue Ridge Ele 223
Blue Ridge Elementary
223 students
- Hardin Reynold 203
Hardin Reynolds Memorial School
203 students
What this shows Patrick Springs Primary reports 241 students on the CCD universe file.
How Patrick Springs Primary compares
Patrick Springs Primary 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.8% | ▲ 32% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 241 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
241
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Virginia - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,922
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.1, Patrick Springs Primary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Patrick County Public Schools reports $13,922 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Patrick Springs Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stuart Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadows of Dan Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hardin Reynolds Memorial School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Patrick Springs Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~241 students)
Frequently asked questions about Patrick Springs Primary
How many students attend Patrick Springs Primary?
Patrick Springs Primary has 241 students enrolled. It is a public school in Patrick Springs, VA. CCD year-over-year: 256 (2022-23) → 245 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patrick Springs Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Patrick Springs Primary is 13.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 15% 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 Patrick Springs Primary?
75.8% of students at Patrick Springs Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patrick Springs Primary?
The largest demographic group at Patrick Springs Primary is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Patrick Springs, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patrick Springs Primary?
Patrick Springs Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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).
What other schools are in Patrick County Public Schools?
Besides Patrick Springs Primary, Patrick County Public Schools also operates Patrick County High (795 students), Stuart Elementary (361 students), and Meadows of Dan Elementary (300 students). See the Patrick County Public Schools district page for the complete list.