Enrollment
516
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 510111000268
Schoolfield Elementary — Danville, VA
Federal NCES profile for Schoolfield Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 43
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Danville City Public Schools · Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14:1 Virginia avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.0%
vs 59.9% Virginia avg
+64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Schoolfield Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Schoolfield Elementary reports 516 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 34.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% above the Virginia state mean of 14:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 98.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 64% above the Virginia average and 89% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 22.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Danville City Public Schools spends $18,813 per pupil district-wide, above the Virginia average of $16,211 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.6% from local sources (property taxes), 46.6% from the state, and 26.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Schoolfield Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 14:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.0% | ▲ 64% | 59.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 45% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
98.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 64% above the Virginia average of 59.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
— 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Virginia — lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
22.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,813
per pupil, district-wide
— above Virginia avg of $16,211
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 516 Top 45% in Virginia — larger than 55% of 1,869 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 14.7:1 +5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 98.0% +64% vs state
NCES ID 510111000268
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.9%
In-school suspensions 15
Out-of-school suspensions 25
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Danville City Public Schools, which includes Schoolfield Elementary.
$18,813
Per student
+16%
vs Virginia
Avg $16,211
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 26.6%
State 46.6%
Federal 26.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,248
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Schoolfield Elementary
How many students attend Schoolfield Elementary?
Schoolfield Elementary has 516 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Danville, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schoolfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Schoolfield Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Virginia average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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 59.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Schoolfield Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Schoolfield Elementary is African American at 59.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Danville, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schoolfield Elementary?
Schoolfield Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.