- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rustburg, VA
Rustburg Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rustburg Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510060002528
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rustburg Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Rustburg · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 75.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Rustburg Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rustburg Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Rustburg, VA.
School address
District: Campbell County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510060002528 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Rustburg Elementary held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 510060002528 · Rustburg, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
450 enr · 13.2:1 · 75.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookville High (1,017 students)
Rustburg Elementary held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Rustburg Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brookville Hig
Brookville High
1,017 students
- Rustburg High
Rustburg High
836 students
- Tomahawk Eleme
Tomahawk Elementary
667 students
- Brookville Mid
Brookville Middle
648 students
- Leesville Road
Leesville Road Elementary
646 students
- This school
Rustburg Elementary
450 students
What this shows Rustburg Elementary reports 450 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rustburg Elementary compares
Rustburg 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.1% | ▲ 30% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
450
Bigger than 55% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 40% in Virginia - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,250
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 450 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 75.1%
Two or More 9.8%
African American 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Rustburg Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Campbell County Public Schools reports $13,250 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rustburg Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rustburg High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tomahawk Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookville Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leesville Road Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rustburg Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Rustburg
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~450 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rustburg Elementary
How many students attend Rustburg Elementary?
Rustburg Elementary has 450 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rustburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 461 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rustburg Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rustburg Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 5% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 16% 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 Rustburg Elementary?
75.1% of students at Rustburg Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rustburg Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rustburg Elementary is White at 75.1% of enrollment, in Rustburg, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rustburg Elementary?
Rustburg Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Rustburg Elementary rank among public schools in Rustburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Rustburg Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Rustburg, 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 Campbell County Public Schools?
Besides Rustburg Elementary, Campbell County Public Schools also operates Brookville High (1,017 students), Rustburg High (836 students), and Tomahawk Elementary (667 students). See the Campbell County Public Schools district page for the complete list.