- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alberta, VA
Red Oak-Sturgeon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Red Oak-Sturgeon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510048000185
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Oak-Sturgeon Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 205
- students enrolled
Red Oak-Sturgeon Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Brunswick County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510048000185 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Red Oak-Sturgeon Elementary shrank from 202 students in 2022-23 to 184 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 17.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 510048000185 · Alberta, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
205 enr · 13.7:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Brunswick High (404 students)
Red Oak-Sturgeon Elementary shrank from 202 students in 2022-23 to 184 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 17.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Red Oak-Sturgeon Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brunswick High
Brunswick High
404 students
- Totaro Element
Totaro Elementary
295 students
- James S. Russe
James S. Russell Middle
288 students
- This school
Red Oak-Sturgeon Elementary
205 students
- Meherrin Powel
Meherrin Powellton Elementary
177 students
What this shows Red Oak-Sturgeon Elementary reports 205 students on the CCD universe file.
How Red Oak-Sturgeon Elementary compares
Red Oak-Sturgeon Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 73% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 205 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
205
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.5%
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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 49% in Virginia - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,712
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 68.8%
White 22.0%
Two or More 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Red Oak-Sturgeon Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brunswick County Public Schools reports $18,712 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Red Oak-Sturgeon Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Totaro Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| James S. Russell Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meherrin Powellton Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Oak-Sturgeon Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~205 students)
Frequently asked questions about Red Oak-Sturgeon Elementary
How many students attend Red Oak-Sturgeon Elementary?
Red Oak-Sturgeon Elementary has 205 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alberta, VA. CCD year-over-year: 202 (2022-23) → 184 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Oak-Sturgeon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Oak-Sturgeon Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 13% 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 Red Oak-Sturgeon Elementary?
99.5% of students at Red Oak-Sturgeon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Oak-Sturgeon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Red Oak-Sturgeon Elementary is African American at 68.8% of enrollment, in Alberta, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Oak-Sturgeon Elementary?
Red Oak-Sturgeon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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).
What other schools are in Brunswick County Public Schools?
Besides Red Oak-Sturgeon Elementary, Brunswick County Public Schools also operates Brunswick High (404 students), Totaro Elementary (295 students), and James S. Russell Middle (288 students). See the Brunswick County Public Schools district page for the complete list.