Enrollment
559
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Quinton, VA
Quinton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Quinton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510261003094
👥 S:T ratio 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Quinton Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 29.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 559
- students enrolled
Quinton Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: New Kent County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510261003094 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.1%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Quinton Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Quinton Elementary
Quinton Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Quinton, Virginia, enrolling 559 students.
At 14.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 559 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 315 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #287, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 42/100).
Among Quinton's public schools, it stands alongside George W. Watkins Elementary (510 students): Quinton Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 14.6:1).
New Kent County Public Schools also operates New Kent High (1,073 students) and New Kent Middle (829 students) alongside Quinton 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 Quinton Elementary compares
Quinton 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▼ 49% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 559 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
559
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Virginia - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,932
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 74.4%
African American 12.3%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Quinton Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Kent County Public Schools, which includes Quinton Elementary.
$11,932
Per student
-19%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.5%
State 50.4%
Federal 9.1%
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 Quinton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Kent High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Kent Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Kent Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George W. Watkins Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Quinton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Quinton
1 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 (~559 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Quinton Elementary
How many students attend Quinton Elementary?
Quinton Elementary has 559 students enrolled. It is a public school in Quinton, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quinton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Quinton Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Quinton Elementary?
29.1% of students at Quinton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Quinton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Quinton Elementary is White at 74.4% of enrollment, in Quinton, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Quinton Elementary?
Quinton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
Is Quinton Elementary a good school?
Quinton Elementary earns 43/100 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 New Kent County Public Schools?
Besides Quinton Elementary, New Kent County Public Schools also operates New Kent High (1,073 students), New Kent Middle (829 students), and New Kent Elementary (601 students). See the New Kent County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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