Enrollment
586
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 510384002168
Red Mill Elementary — Virginia Beach, VA
Federal NCES profile for Red Mill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 75
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Virginia Beach City Public Schools · Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14:1 Virginia avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.1%
vs 59.9% Virginia avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Red Mill Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Red Mill Elementary reports 586 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 38.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% above the Virginia state mean of 14:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 11.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 81% below the Virginia average and 79% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 488 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 10.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Virginia Beach City Public Schools spends $15,459 per pupil district-wide, below the Virginia average of $16,211 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 46.6% from local sources (property taxes), 39.7% from the state, and 13.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Red Mill Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.1% | ▼ 81% | 59.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 586 | top 55% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
11.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 81% below the Virginia average of 59.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
— 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Virginia — lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
10.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$15,459
per pupil, district-wide
— below Virginia avg of $16,211
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 488 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 586 Top 55% in Virginia — larger than 45% of 1,869 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 38.0
Students per teacher 14.9:1 +6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 11.1% -81% vs state
NCES ID 510384002168
Student demographics
White 73.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 4.4%
African American 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.2
Students per counselor 488:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 10.1%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Virginia Beach City Public Schools, which includes Red Mill Elementary.
$15,459
Per student
-5%
vs Virginia
Avg $16,211
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 46.6%
State 39.7%
Federal 13.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,152
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,984
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,842
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
Similar other schools in Virginia Beach
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Glenwood Elementary
Standard public school
896 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Thoroughgood Elementary
Standard public school
767 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
John B. Dey Elementary
Standard public school
744 students 18:1 students per teacher
New Castle Elementary
Standard public school
728 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Three Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
706 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Point O' View Elementary
Standard public school
692 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Red Mill Elementary
How many students attend Red Mill Elementary?
Red Mill Elementary has 586 students enrolled. It is a other school in Virginia Beach, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Mill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Mill Elementary is 14.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Virginia average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Red Mill Elementary?
11.1% of students at Red Mill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 59.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Mill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Red Mill Elementary is White at 73.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Virginia Beach, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Mill Elementary?
Red Mill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.