- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fredericksburg, VA
Rocky Run Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rocky Run Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510366002547
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rocky Run Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #5 of 27
- public schools in Fredericksburg · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 77.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Rocky Run Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Run Elementary ranks #5 of 27 public schools in Fredericksburg, VA.
School address
District: Stafford County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510366002547 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
Rocky Run Elementary grew from 850 students in 2022-23 to 905 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+55 students YoY 510366002547 · Fredericksburg, VA Elementary · MID · TRAD
911 enr · 16.3:1 · 77.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View High (2,233 students)
Rocky Run Elementary grew from 850 students in 2022-23 to 905 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Rocky Run 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
Rocky Run Elementary
911 students
What this shows Rocky Run Elementary reports 911 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rocky Run Elementary compares
Rocky Run 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.2% | ▲ 34% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 911 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
911
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 85% in Virginia - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.2%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 30.7%
African American 26.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
Asian 11.2%
Two or More 11.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 30.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.0, Rocky Run 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 Rocky Run 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 | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stafford Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colonial Forge High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| North Stafford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rocky Run 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 Fredericksburg
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~911 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rocky Run Elementary
How many students attend Rocky Run Elementary?
Rocky Run Elementary has 911 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fredericksburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 850 (2022-23) → 905 (2023-24), up 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Run Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocky Run Elementary is 16.3:1, which is 17% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rocky Run Elementary?
77.2% of students at Rocky Run Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rocky Run Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rocky Run Elementary is White at 30.7% of enrollment, in Fredericksburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rocky Run Elementary?
Rocky Run Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Rocky Run Elementary rank among public schools in Fredericksburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Run Elementary ranks #5 of 27 public schools in Fredericksburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fredericksburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Stafford County Public Schools?
Besides Rocky Run 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.