Enrollment
163
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 510111002750
R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus — Danville, VA
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 82/100.
👥 Class size 82
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Danville City Public Schools · Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.6:1
vs 14:1 Virginia avg
-67% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus reports 163 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 8.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 4.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 67% below the Virginia state mean of 14:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 71% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Danville City Public Schools spends $18,813 per pupil district-wide, above the Virginia average of $16,211 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.6% from local sources (property taxes), 46.6% from the state, and 26.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 82/100 (A-), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
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
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.6:1 | ▼ 67% | 14:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 163 | top 4% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
4.6:1
students per teacher
— 67% below state mean
Top 0% in Virginia — lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$18,813
per pupil, district-wide
— above Virginia avg of $16,211
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 163 Top 4% in Virginia — larger than 96% of 1,869 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Students per teacher 4.6:1 -67% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 510111002750
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.
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.
$18,813
Per student
+16%
vs Virginia
Avg $16,211
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,248
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
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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 other 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 4.6:1, which is 67% lower than the Virginia average of 14:1 and 71% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 82/100 (A-) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.