- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rural Retreat, VA
Rural Retreat Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rural Retreat Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510411001804
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rural Retreat Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Rural Retreat · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 75.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Rural Retreat Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rural Retreat Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Rural Retreat, VA.
School address
District: Wythe County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510411001804 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Rural Retreat Elementary held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 510411001804 · Rural Retreat, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 14:1 · 75.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Spiller Elementary (615 students)
Rural Retreat Elementary held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Rural Retreat Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spiller Elemen
Spiller Elementary
615 students
- George Wythe H
George Wythe High
421 students
- Fort Chiswell
Fort Chiswell High
411 students
- This school
Rural Retreat Elementary
350 students
- Fort Chiswell
Fort Chiswell Middle
319 students
- Scott Memorial
Scott Memorial Middle
305 students
What this shows Rural Retreat Elementary reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rural Retreat Elementary compares
Rural Retreat Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.1% | ▲ 30% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 53% in Virginia - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,467
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 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.6%
Two or More 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.4, Rural Retreat Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wythe County Public Schools reports $13,467 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rural Retreat Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spiller Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Wythe High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Chiswell High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Chiswell Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scott Memorial Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rural Retreat Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~350 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rural Retreat Elementary
How many students attend Rural Retreat Elementary?
Rural Retreat Elementary has 350 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rural Retreat, VA. CCD year-over-year: 362 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rural Retreat Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rural Retreat Elementary is 14:1, which is 1% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rural Retreat Elementary?
75.1% of students at Rural Retreat Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rural Retreat Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rural Retreat Elementary is White at 94.6% of enrollment, in Rural Retreat, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rural Retreat Elementary?
Rural Retreat Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Retreat Elementary rank among public schools in Rural Retreat?
By Resource Investment Index, Rural Retreat Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Rural Retreat, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wythe County Public Schools?
Besides Rural Retreat Elementary, Wythe County Public Schools also operates Spiller Elementary (615 students), George Wythe High (421 students), and Fort Chiswell High (411 students). See the Wythe County Public Schools district page for the complete list.