- Enrollment
- 1,147
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Martinsville, VA
Rich Acres Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rich Acres Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510192000853
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rich Acres Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Martinsville · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 88.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Rich Acres Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rich Acres Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Martinsville, VA.
School address
District: Henry County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510192000853 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Rich Acres Elementary grew from 251 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 510192000853 · Martinsville, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
253 enr · 13.3:1 · 88.8% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Magna Vista High (1,147 students)
Rich Acres Elementary grew from 251 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Rich Acres Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Magna Vista Hi
Magna Vista High
1,147 students
- Bassett High
Bassett High
1,098 students
- Fieldale-Colli
Fieldale-Collinsville Middle
792 students
- Laurel Park Mi
Laurel Park Middle
734 students
- Meadow View El
Meadow View Elementary
659 students
- This school 253
Rich Acres Elementary
253 students
What this shows Rich Acres Elementary reports 253 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rich Acres Elementary compares
Rich Acres Elementary is a growing 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.8% | ▲ 54% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 253 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
253
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.8%
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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 42% in Virginia - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,812
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 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 38.3%
White 28.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
Two or More 12.3%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 38.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, Rich Acres Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henry County Public Schools reports $13,812 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rich Acres Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magna Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bassett High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fieldale-Collinsville Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laurel Park Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadow View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rich Acres Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Martinsville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Meadow View Elementary
Standard public school
659 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
G.W. Carver Elementary
Standard public school
460 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Mount Olivet Elementary
Standard public school
271 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Clearview Early Learning Center
Standard public school
110 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~253 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rich Acres Elementary
How many students attend Rich Acres Elementary?
Rich Acres Elementary has 253 students enrolled. It is a public school in Martinsville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 251 (2022-23) → 270 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rich Acres Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rich Acres Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 15% 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 Rich Acres Elementary?
88.8% of students at Rich Acres Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rich Acres Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rich Acres Elementary is African American at 38.3% of enrollment, in Martinsville, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rich Acres Elementary?
Rich Acres Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Rich Acres Elementary rank among schools in Martinsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Rich Acres Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Martinsville, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Martinsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Henry County Public Schools?
Besides Rich Acres Elementary, Henry County Public Schools also operates Magna Vista High (1,147 students), Bassett High (1,098 students), and Fieldale-Collinsville Middle (792 students). See the Henry County Public Schools district page for the complete list.