- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Farmville, VA
Prince Edward Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Prince Edward Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510306001272
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prince Edward Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Farmville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 99.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Prince Edward Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prince Edward Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Farmville, VA.
School address
District: Prince Edward County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510306001272 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Prince Edward Elementary held near 776 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 510306001272 · Farmville, VA Other · MID · TRAD
823 enr · 13.9:1 · 99.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Prince Edward Middle (520 students)
Prince Edward Elementary held near 776 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Prince Edward Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Prince Edward Elementary
823 students
- Prince Edward
Prince Edward Middle
520 students
- Prince Edward
Prince Edward County High
502 students
What this shows Prince Edward Elementary reports 823 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prince Edward Elementary compares
Prince Edward 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.8% | ▲ 73% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 823 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
823
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 52% in Virginia - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,564
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 823 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 53.5%
White 31.1%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Prince Edward Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prince Edward County Public Schools reports $15,564 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prince Edward Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Edward Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prince Edward County High | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prince Edward Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~823 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prince Edward Elementary
How many students attend Prince Edward Elementary?
Prince Edward Elementary has 823 students enrolled. It is a public school in Farmville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 808 (2022-23) → 776 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prince Edward Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Prince Edward Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 0% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prince Edward Elementary?
99.8% of students at Prince Edward Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prince Edward Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Prince Edward Elementary is African American at 53.5% of enrollment, in Farmville, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prince Edward Elementary?
Prince Edward Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Prince Edward Elementary rank among public schools in Farmville?
By Resource Investment Index, Prince Edward Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Farmville, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Prince Edward County Public Schools?
Besides Prince Edward Elementary, Prince Edward County Public Schools also operates Prince Edward Middle (520 students) and Prince Edward County High (502 students). See the Prince Edward County Public Schools district page for the complete list.