- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richlands, VA
Richlands Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Richlands Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510381001660
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richlands Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Richlands · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 83.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Richlands Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richlands Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Richlands, VA.
School address
District: Tazewell County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510381001660 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Richlands Elementary held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 510381001660 · Richlands, VA Other · MID · TRAD
576 enr · 14.8:1 · 83.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Richlands High (557 students)
Richlands Elementary held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Richlands Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Richlands Elementary
576 students
- Richlands High
Richlands High
557 students
- Tazewell High
Tazewell High
509 students
- Graham High
Graham High
489 students
- Richlands Midd
Richlands Middle
447 students
- Tazewell Prima
Tazewell Primary
405 students
What this shows Richlands Elementary reports 576 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richlands Elementary compares
Richlands 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.2% | ▲ 44% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 576 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
576
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in Virginia - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$13,165
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 576 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.2%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Largest group: White at 96.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.4, Richlands Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tazewell County Public Schools reports $13,165 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richlands Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richlands High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tazewell High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Graham High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richlands Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tazewell Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richlands Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~576 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richlands Elementary
How many students attend Richlands Elementary?
Richlands Elementary has 576 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richlands, VA. CCD year-over-year: 547 (2022-23) → 561 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richlands Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Richlands Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richlands Elementary?
83.2% of students at Richlands Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richlands Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Richlands Elementary is White at 96.2% of enrollment, in Richlands, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richlands Elementary?
Richlands Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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).
How does Richlands Elementary rank among public schools in Richlands?
By Resource Investment Index, Richlands Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Richlands, 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 Tazewell County Public Schools?
Besides Richlands Elementary, Tazewell County Public Schools also operates Richlands High (557 students), Tazewell High (509 students), and Graham High (489 students). See the Tazewell County Public Schools district page for the complete list.