- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saltville, VA
Rich Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rich Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510352001564
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rich Valley Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Saltville · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 91.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Rich Valley Elementary has class sizes smaller than 84% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rich Valley Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Saltville, VA.
School address
District: Smyth County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510352001564 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Rich Valley Elementary held near 129 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 11.3 → 10.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 510352001564 · Saltville, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
126 enr · 11.5:1 · 91.5% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Chilhowie Elementary (589 students)
Rich Valley Elementary held near 129 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 11.3 → 10.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Rich Valley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chilhowie Elem
Chilhowie Elementary
589 students
- Marion Senior
Marion Senior High
563 students
- Marion Middle
Marion Middle
401 students
- Chilhowie High
Chilhowie High
384 students
- Oak Point Elem
Oak Point Elementary
352 students
- This school 126
Rich Valley Elementary
126 students
What this shows Rich Valley Elementary reports 126 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rich Valley Elementary compares
Rich 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.5% | ▲ 59% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 126 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
126
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 16% in Virginia - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,196
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 98.4%
African American 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Largest group: White at 98.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.2, Rich Valley Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Smyth County Public Schools reports $15,196 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rich Valley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilhowie Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marion Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marion Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chilhowie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Point Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rich Valley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Saltville
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 (~126 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rich Valley Elementary
How many students attend Rich Valley Elementary?
Rich Valley Elementary has 126 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saltville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 130 (2022-23) → 129 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rich Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rich Valley Elementary is 11.5:1, which is 17% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 27% 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 Valley Elementary?
91.5% of students at Rich Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rich Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rich Valley Elementary is White at 98.4% of enrollment, in Saltville, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rich Valley Elementary?
Rich Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Valley Elementary rank among public schools in Saltville?
By Resource Investment Index, Rich Valley Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Saltville, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Smyth County Public Schools?
Besides Rich Valley Elementary, Smyth County Public Schools also operates Chilhowie Elementary (589 students), Marion Senior High (563 students), and Marion Middle (401 students). See the Smyth County Public Schools district page for the complete list.