Enrollment
163
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Danville, VA
R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus
Federal NCES profile for R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510111002750
👥 S:T ratio 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Danville · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 163
- students enrolled
R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus has class sizes larger than 99% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus ranks #6 of 6 schools in Danville, VA.
School address
District: Danville City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510111002750 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus
R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus is a small combined-grade school in Danville, Virginia, enrolling 163 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.4:1 is larger than about 99% of Virginia schools and 47% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Virginia schools, with 163 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly African American (88% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 23/100).
The surrounding Danville City Public Schools spends $17,916 per pupil, 22% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 26.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Danville's public schools, it stands alongside Twin Springs Elementary (618 students): R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.4:1 vs 14:1).
Danville City Public Schools also operates George Washington High (1,248 students) and Westwood Middle (642 students) alongside R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus compares
R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 47% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 163 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
163
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 99% in Virginia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$17,916
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 87.7%
White 6.1%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Largest group: African American at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.5, R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Danville City Public Schools, which includes R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus.
$17,916
Per student
+22%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.6%
State 46.6%
Federal 26.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westwood Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| G.L.H. Johnson Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Schoolfield Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| O. Trent Bonner Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,248
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Danville
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Twin Springs Elementary
Standard public school
618 students 14:1 students per teacher
Stony Mill Elementary
Standard public school
440 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Brosville Elementary
Standard public school
219 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
The Northside Preschool
Standard public school
137 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Grove Park Preschool
Standard public school
122 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~163 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus
How many students attend R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus?
R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus has 163 students enrolled. It is a public school in Danville, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus is 20.4:1, which is 47% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus?
The largest demographic group at R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus is African American at 87.7% of enrollment, in Danville, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus?
R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus rank among schools in Danville?
By Resource Investment Index, R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus ranks #6 of 6 schools in Danville, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Danville on the city page.
Is R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus a good school?
R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Danville City Public Schools?
Besides R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus, Danville City Public Schools also operates George Washington High (1,248 students), Westwood Middle (642 students), and G.L.H. Johnson Elementary (571 students). See the Danville City Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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