Enrollment
516
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.0%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Schoolfield Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Schoolfield Elementary
Schoolfield Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Danville, Virginia, enrolling 516 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 98.0% of students qualify for free meals, 70% above the Virginia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 516 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 278 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #80.
Its student body is led by African American (59%) and White (16%) (diversity index 59/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Danville City Public Schools spends $17,916 per pupil, 22% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 26.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Danville's elementary schools, it stands alongside G.L.H. Johnson Elementary (571 students): Schoolfield Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.2:1 vs 16.3:1).
Danville City Public Schools also operates George Washington High (1,248 students) and Westwood Middle (642 students) alongside Schoolfield Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Schoolfield Elementary compares
Schoolfield Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,916
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Danville City Public Schools, which includes Schoolfield Elementary.
$17,916
Per student
+22%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,248
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~516 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Schoolfield Elementary a good school?
Schoolfield Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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