- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mechanicsville, VA
Rural Point Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rural Point Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510183000779
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rural Point Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #8 of 10
- schools in Mechanicsville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 13.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Rural Point Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rural Point Elementary ranks #8 of 10 schools in Mechanicsville, VA.
School address
District: Hanover County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510183000779 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Rural Point Elementary grew from 607 students in 2022-23 to 650 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 510183000779 · Mechanicsville, VA Other · MID · TRAD
627 enr · 14.6:1 · 13.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlee High (1,470 students)
Rural Point Elementary grew from 607 students in 2022-23 to 650 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Rural Point Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atlee High
Atlee High
1,470 students
- Hanover High
Hanover High
1,349 students
- Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry High
1,294 students
- Mechanicsville
Mechanicsville High
1,245 students
- Chickahominy M
Chickahominy Middle
1,199 students
- This school
Rural Point Elementary
627 students
What this shows Rural Point Elementary reports 627 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rural Point Elementary compares
Rural Point 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.3% | ▼ 77% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 627 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
627
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Virginia - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,035
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 627 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.1%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
African American 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.8, Rural Point Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hanover County Public Schools reports $13,035 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rural Point Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlee High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hanover High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Patrick Henry High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mechanicsville High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chickahominy Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rural Point Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,349
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 1,199
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Mechanicsville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Cool Spring Elementary
Standard public school
852 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Kersey Creek Elementary
Standard public school
672 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Laurel Meadow Elementary
Standard public school
591 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Mechanicsville Elementary
Standard public school
572 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Pearson's Corner Elementary
Standard public school
571 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Pole Green Elementary
Standard public school
527 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~627 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rural Point Elementary
How many students attend Rural Point Elementary?
Rural Point Elementary has 627 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mechanicsville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 607 (2022-23) → 650 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rural Point Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rural Point Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rural Point Elementary?
13.3% of students at Rural Point Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rural Point Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rural Point Elementary is White at 78.1% of enrollment, in Mechanicsville, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rural Point Elementary?
Rural Point Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Rural Point Elementary rank among schools in Mechanicsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Rural Point Elementary ranks #8 of 10 schools in Mechanicsville, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mechanicsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Hanover County Public Schools?
Besides Rural Point Elementary, Hanover County Public Schools also operates Atlee High (1,470 students), Hanover High (1,349 students), and Patrick Henry High (1,294 students). See the Hanover County Public Schools district page for the complete list.