- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Afton, VA
Rockfish River Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rockfish River Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510258001917
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockfish River Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 78.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 318
- students enrolled
Rockfish River Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Nelson County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510258001917 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Rockfish River Elementary grew from 268 students in 2022-23 to 292 in 2023-24 (+9.0%).
Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 510258001917 · Afton, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 15.1:1 · 78.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Nelson County High (486 students)
Rockfish River Elementary grew from 268 students in 2022-23 to 292 in 2023-24 (+9.0%). Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Rockfish River Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nelson County
Nelson County High
486 students
- Tye River Elem
Tye River Elementary
360 students
- Nelson Middle
Nelson Middle
328 students
- This school
Rockfish River Elementary
318 students
What this shows Rockfish River Elementary reports 318 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rockfish River Elementary compares
Rockfish River Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.7% | ▲ 37% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 69% in Virginia - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,458
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 2.8%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, Rockfish River Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nelson County Public Schools reports $19,458 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rockfish River Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tye River Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nelson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rockfish River Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~318 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rockfish River Elementary
How many students attend Rockfish River Elementary?
Rockfish River Elementary has 318 students enrolled. It is a public school in Afton, VA. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockfish River Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockfish River Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rockfish River Elementary?
78.7% of students at Rockfish River Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockfish River Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rockfish River Elementary is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Afton, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockfish River Elementary?
Rockfish River Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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).
What other schools are in Nelson County Public Schools?
Besides Rockfish River Elementary, Nelson County Public Schools also operates Nelson County High (486 students), Tye River Elementary (360 students), and Nelson Middle (328 students). See the Nelson County Public Schools district page for the complete list.