- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Meadowview, VA
Rhea Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rhea Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510390001985
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rhea Valley Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 88.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 404
- students enrolled
Rhea Valley Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Washington County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510390001985 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Rhea Valley Elementary held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 510390001985 · Meadowview, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
404 enr · 13:1 · 88.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Abingdon High (914 students)
Rhea Valley Elementary held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Rhea Valley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abingdon High
Abingdon High
914 students
- E.B. Stanley M
E.B. Stanley Middle
659 students
- John S. Battle
John S. Battle High
613 students
- High Point Ele
High Point Elementary
582 students
- Watauga Elemen
Watauga Elementary
581 students
- This school
Rhea Valley Elementary
404 students
What this shows Rhea Valley Elementary reports 404 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rhea Valley Elementary compares
Rhea Valley 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.5% | ▲ 54% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 36% in Virginia - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$14,125
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 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.3%
Two or More 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 96.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.2, Rhea Valley Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington County Public Schools reports $14,125 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rhea Valley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| E.B. Stanley Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John S. Battle High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| High Point Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Watauga Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rhea Valley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Meadowview
1 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 (~404 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rhea Valley Elementary
How many students attend Rhea Valley Elementary?
Rhea Valley Elementary has 404 students enrolled. It is a public school in Meadowview, VA. CCD year-over-year: 409 (2022-23) → 420 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rhea Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rhea Valley Elementary is 13:1, which is 6% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 17% 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 Rhea Valley Elementary?
88.5% of students at Rhea Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rhea Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rhea Valley Elementary is White at 96.3% of enrollment, in Meadowview, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rhea Valley Elementary?
Rhea Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Washington County Public Schools?
Besides Rhea Valley Elementary, Washington County Public Schools also operates Abingdon High (914 students), E.B. Stanley Middle (659 students), and John S. Battle High (613 students). See the Washington County Public Schools district page for the complete list.