- Enrollment
- 1,248
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Danville, VA
Schoolfield Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Schoolfield Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510111000268
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Schoolfield Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Danville · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 98.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Schoolfield Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schoolfield Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Danville, VA.
School address
District: Danville City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510111000268 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Schoolfield Elementary grew from 500 students in 2022-23 to 529 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 35.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 510111000268 · Danville, VA Elementary · MID · TRAD
516 enr · 15.2:1 · 98.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: George Washington High (1,248 students)
Schoolfield Elementary grew from 500 students in 2022-23 to 529 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 35.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Schoolfield Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- George Washing
George Washington High
1,248 students
- Westwood Middl
Westwood Middle
642 students
- G.L.H. Johnson
G.L.H. Johnson Elementary
571 students
- This school
Schoolfield Elementary
516 students
- O. Trent Bonne
O. Trent Bonner Middle
501 students
- Edwin a. Gibso 466
Edwin a. Gibson Elementary
466 students
What this shows Schoolfield Elementary reports 516 students on the CCD universe file.
How Schoolfield Elementary compares
Schoolfield 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.0% | ▲ 70% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Virginia - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$18,424
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 59.1%
White 16.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Schoolfield Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Danville City Public Schools reports $18,424 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Schoolfield Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westwood Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| G.L.H. Johnson Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| O. Trent Bonner Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edwin a. Gibson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Schoolfield Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Danville
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
G.L.H. Johnson Elementary
Standard public school
571 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Edwin a. Gibson Elementary
Standard public school
466 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Woodberry Hills Elementary
Standard public school
377 students 14:1 students per teacher
Park Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
361 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Forest Hills Elementary
Standard public school
200 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~516 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Schoolfield Elementary
How many students attend Schoolfield Elementary?
Schoolfield Elementary has 516 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Danville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 500 (2022-23) → 529 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schoolfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Schoolfield Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Schoolfield Elementary?
98.0% of students at Schoolfield Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Schoolfield Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Schoolfield Elementary is African American at 59.1% of enrollment, in Danville, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schoolfield Elementary?
Schoolfield Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Schoolfield Elementary rank among elementary schools in Danville?
By Resource Investment Index, Schoolfield Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Danville, 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 Danville on the city page.
What other schools are in Danville City Public Schools?
Besides Schoolfield Elementary, Danville City Public Schools also operates George Washington High (1,248 students), Westwood Middle (642 students), and G.L.H. Johnson Elementary (571 students). See the Danville City Public Schools district page for the complete list.