- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Blacksburg, VA
Prices Fork Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Prices Fork Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510252001026
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prices Fork Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Blacksburg · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Prices Fork Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prices Fork Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Blacksburg, VA.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510252001026 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Prices Fork Elementary held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 33.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 510252001026 · Blacksburg, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 13.8:1 · 54.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Blacksburg High (1,325 students)
Prices Fork Elementary held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 33.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Prices Fork Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blacksburg Hig
Blacksburg High
1,325 students
- Christiansburg
Christiansburg High
1,072 students
- Blacksburg Mid
Blacksburg Middle
958 students
- Christiansburg
Christiansburg Middle
778 students
- Auburn Element
Auburn Elementary
544 students
- This school 457
Prices Fork Elementary
457 students
What this shows Prices Fork Elementary reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prices Fork Elementary compares
Prices Fork 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▼ 6% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Virginia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.8%
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
$14,114
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 457 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 3.7%
African American 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Prices Fork Elementary is about as mixed as the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery County Public Schools reports $14,114 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prices Fork Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Christiansburg High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blacksburg Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Christiansburg Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Auburn Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prices Fork Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 958
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in Blacksburg
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 (~457 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Prices Fork Elementary
How many students attend Prices Fork Elementary?
Prices Fork Elementary has 457 students enrolled. It is a public school in Blacksburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 452 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prices Fork Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Prices Fork Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 12% 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 Prices Fork Elementary?
54.1% of students at Prices Fork Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prices Fork Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Prices Fork Elementary is White at 65.0% of enrollment, in Blacksburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prices Fork Elementary?
Prices Fork 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 Prices Fork Elementary rank among schools in Blacksburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Prices Fork Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Blacksburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Blacksburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Prices Fork Elementary, Montgomery County Public Schools also operates Blacksburg High (1,325 students), Christiansburg High (1,072 students), and Blacksburg Middle (958 students). See the Montgomery County Public Schools district page for the complete list.