- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stafford, VA
Rockhill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rockhill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510366002135
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockhill Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Stafford · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 32.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Rockhill Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockhill Elementary ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Stafford, VA.
School address
District: Stafford County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510366002135 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Rockhill Elementary shrank from 687 students in 2022-23 to 646 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 510366002135 · Stafford, VA Elementary · MID · TRAD
639 enr · 13.6:1 · 32.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View High (2,233 students)
Rockhill Elementary shrank from 687 students in 2022-23 to 646 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Rockhill Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain View
Mountain View High
2,233 students
- Brooke Point H
Brooke Point High
2,199 students
- Stafford Senio
Stafford Senior High
2,198 students
- Colonial Forge
Colonial Forge High
2,122 students
- North Stafford
North Stafford High
1,982 students
- This school 639
Rockhill Elementary
639 students
What this shows Rockhill Elementary reports 639 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rockhill Elementary compares
Rockhill Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.0% | ▼ 44% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 639 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
639
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 47% in Virginia - lower ratio than 53% 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
$13,431
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.3%
Hispanic or Latino 27.7%
African American 13.9%
Two or More 10.5%
Asian 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 41.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Rockhill Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stafford County Public Schools reports $13,431 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rockhill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brooke Point High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stafford Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colonial Forge High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| North Stafford High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rockhill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,199
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,198
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Stafford
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Park Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
908 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Hampton Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
887 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Stafford Elementary
Standard public school
879 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Kate Waller Barrett Elementary
Standard public school
838 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Margaret Brent Elementary
Standard public school
796 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Garrisonville Elementary
Standard public school
735 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~639 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rockhill Elementary
How many students attend Rockhill Elementary?
Rockhill Elementary has 639 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stafford, VA. CCD year-over-year: 687 (2022-23) → 646 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockhill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockhill Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rockhill Elementary?
32.0% of students at Rockhill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockhill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rockhill Elementary is White at 41.3% of enrollment, in Stafford, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockhill Elementary?
Rockhill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Rockhill Elementary rank among elementary schools in Stafford?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockhill Elementary ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Stafford, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Stafford on the city page.
What other schools are in Stafford County Public Schools?
Besides Rockhill Elementary, Stafford County Public Schools also operates Mountain View High (2,233 students), Brooke Point High (2,199 students), and Stafford Senior High (2,198 students). See the Stafford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.