- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Warrenton, VA
P.B. Smith Elementary
Federal NCES profile for P.B. Smith Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510132000611
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
P.B. Smith Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Warrenton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 10.2%
- free-lunch eligible
P.B. Smith Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, P.B. Smith Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Warrenton, VA.
School address
District: Fauquier County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510132000611 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
P.B. Smith Elementary held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 510132000611 · Warrenton, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 16.3:1 · 10.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty High (1,313 students)
P.B. Smith Elementary held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
P.B. Smith Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty High
Liberty High
1,313 students
- Kettle Run Hig
Kettle Run High
1,175 students
- Fauquier High
Fauquier High
1,156 students
- Cedar Lee Midd
Cedar Lee Middle
861 students
- W.C. Taylor Mi
W.C. Taylor Middle
623 students
- This school 440
P.B. Smith Elementary
440 students
What this shows P.B. Smith Elementary reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How P.B. Smith Elementary compares
P.B. Smith 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.2% | ▼ 82% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 85% in Virginia - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.9%
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
$15,817
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 440 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 9.1%
African American 7.7%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: White at 68.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, P.B. Smith Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fauquier County Public Schools reports $15,817 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How P.B. Smith Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kettle Run High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fauquier High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedar Lee Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W.C. Taylor Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to P.B. Smith Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,175
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,156
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Warrenton
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~440 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about P.B. Smith Elementary
How many students attend P.B. Smith Elementary?
P.B. Smith Elementary has 440 students enrolled. It is a public school in Warrenton, VA. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at P.B. Smith Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at P.B. Smith Elementary is 16.3:1, which is 17% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at P.B. Smith Elementary?
10.2% of students at P.B. Smith Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of P.B. Smith Elementary?
The largest demographic group at P.B. Smith Elementary is White at 68.6% of enrollment, in Warrenton, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for P.B. Smith Elementary?
P.B. Smith Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 P.B. Smith Elementary rank among schools in Warrenton?
By Resource Investment Index, P.B. Smith Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Warrenton, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Warrenton on the city page.
What other schools are in Fauquier County Public Schools?
Besides P.B. Smith Elementary, Fauquier County Public Schools also operates Liberty High (1,313 students), Kettle Run High (1,175 students), and Fauquier High (1,156 students). See the Fauquier County Public Schools district page for the complete list.