Enrollment
639
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.0%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rockhill Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rockhill Elementary
Rockhill Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Stafford, Virginia, enrolling 639 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 639 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 334 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #110.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 320 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
14.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Stafford's elementary schools, it stands alongside Park Ridge Elementary (908 students): Rockhill Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.6:1 vs 18.2:1).
Stafford County Public Schools also operates Mountain View High (2,233 students) and Brooke Point High (2,199 students) alongside Rockhill Elementary.
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 Rockhill Elementary compares
Rockhill Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,415
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stafford County Public Schools, which includes Rockhill Elementary.
$12,415
Per student
-15%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.8%
State 52.1%
Federal 11.1%
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 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
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~639 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Rockhill Elementary a good school?
Rockhill Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. 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 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.
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