- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Scottsburg, VA
Scottsburg Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Scottsburg Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510177000717
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scottsburg Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 94.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 187
- students enrolled
Scottsburg Elementary has class sizes smaller than 92% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Halifax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510177000717 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Scottsburg Elementary held near 186 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.8 → 16.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 510177000717 · Scottsburg, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
187 enr · 10.4:1 · 94.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Halifax County High (1,282 students)
Scottsburg Elementary held near 186 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.8 → 16.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Scottsburg Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Halifax County
Halifax County High
1,282 students
- Halifax County
Halifax County Middle
847 students
- South Boston E
South Boston Elementary
683 students
- Cluster Spring
Cluster Springs Elementary
572 students
- Sinai Elementa 243
Sinai Elementary
243 students
- This school 187
Scottsburg Elementary
187 students
What this shows Scottsburg Elementary reports 187 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scottsburg Elementary compares
Scottsburg 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 25% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.1% | ▲ 63% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 187 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
187
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 8% in Virginia - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
54.5%
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
$15,238
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 187 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.1%
African American 32.6%
Two or More 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Scottsburg Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Halifax County Public Schools reports $15,238 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scottsburg Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Halifax County Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Boston Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cluster Springs Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sinai Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scottsburg Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Scottsburg
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 (~187 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scottsburg Elementary
How many students attend Scottsburg Elementary?
Scottsburg Elementary has 187 students enrolled. It is a public school in Scottsburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 188 (2022-23) → 186 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scottsburg Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Scottsburg Elementary is 10.4:1, which is 25% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 34% 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 Scottsburg Elementary?
94.1% of students at Scottsburg Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scottsburg Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Scottsburg Elementary is White at 55.1% of enrollment, in Scottsburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scottsburg Elementary?
Scottsburg Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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).
What other schools are in Halifax County Public Schools?
Besides Scottsburg Elementary, Halifax County Public Schools also operates Halifax County High (1,282 students), Halifax County Middle (847 students), and South Boston Elementary (683 students). See the Halifax County Public Schools district page for the complete list.