Enrollment
381
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gloucester, VA
Petsworth Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Petsworth Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510162002065
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Petsworth Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Gloucester · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 65.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Petsworth Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Petsworth Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Gloucester, VA.
School address
District: Gloucester County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510162002065 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.4%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Petsworth Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Petsworth Elementary
Petsworth Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Gloucester, Virginia, enrolling 381 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.4% lands close to the Virginia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 381 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 177 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #73.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 381 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Gloucester's public schools, it stands alongside Botetourt Elementary (505 students): Petsworth Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 13.6:1).
Gloucester County Public Schools also operates Gloucester High (1,547 students) and Page Middle (573 students) alongside Petsworth Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Petsworth Elementary compares
Petsworth Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.4% | ▲ 14% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 38% in Virginia - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.9%
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
$13,604
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 76.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.6, Petsworth Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gloucester County Public Schools, which includes Petsworth Elementary.
$13,604
Per student
-7%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.1%
State 29.5%
Federal 8.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Petsworth Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Page Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peasley Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Botetourt Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bethel Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Petsworth Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Gloucester
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~381 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Petsworth Elementary
How many students attend Petsworth Elementary?
Petsworth Elementary has 381 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gloucester, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Petsworth Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Petsworth Elementary is 13.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 17% 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 Petsworth Elementary?
65.4% of students at Petsworth Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Petsworth Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Petsworth Elementary is White at 76.6% of enrollment, in Gloucester, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Petsworth Elementary?
Petsworth Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Petsworth Elementary rank among schools in Gloucester?
By Resource Investment Index, Petsworth Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Gloucester, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gloucester on the city page.
Is Petsworth Elementary a good school?
Petsworth Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Gloucester County Public Schools?
Besides Petsworth Elementary, Gloucester County Public Schools also operates Gloucester High (1,547 students), Page Middle (573 students), and Peasley Middle (565 students). See the Gloucester County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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