- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Staunton, VA
Riverheads Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Riverheads Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510030000128
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverheads Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Staunton · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 70.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverheads Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverheads Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Staunton, VA.
School address
District: Augusta County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510030000128 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Riverheads Elementary held near 721 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 510030000128 · Staunton, VA Other · MID · TRAD
714 enr · 15.9:1 · 70.8% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilson Memorial High (837 students)
Riverheads Elementary held near 721 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Riverheads Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilson Memoria
Wilson Memorial High
837 students
- Edward G. Clym
Edward G. Clymore Elementary
803 students
- Fort Defiance
Fort Defiance High
731 students
- This school
Riverheads Elementary
714 students
- Stuarts Draft
Stuarts Draft High
668 students
- Wilson Element
Wilson Elementary
655 students
What this shows Riverheads Elementary reports 714 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverheads Elementary compares
Riverheads 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.8% | ▲ 23% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 714 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
714
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Virginia - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.4%
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
$13,991
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.8%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.4, Riverheads Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Augusta County Public Schools reports $13,991 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverheads Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Memorial High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edward G. Clymore Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Defiance High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stuarts Draft High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverheads Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Staunton
2 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 (~714 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverheads Elementary
How many students attend Riverheads Elementary?
Riverheads Elementary has 714 students enrolled. It is a public school in Staunton, VA. CCD year-over-year: 737 (2022-23) → 721 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverheads Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverheads Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverheads Elementary?
70.8% of students at Riverheads Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverheads Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Riverheads Elementary is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Staunton, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverheads Elementary?
Riverheads 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 Riverheads Elementary rank among schools in Staunton?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverheads Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Staunton, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Staunton on the city page.
What other schools are in Augusta County Public Schools?
Besides Riverheads Elementary, Augusta County Public Schools also operates Wilson Memorial High (837 students), Edward G. Clymore Elementary (803 students), and Fort Defiance High (731 students). See the Augusta County Public Schools district page for the complete list.