- Enrollment
- 1,492
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · King George, VA
Sealston Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sealston Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510210002445
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sealston Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Virginia schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in King George · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 31.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sealston Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sealston Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in King George, VA.
School address
District: King George County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510210002445 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Sealston Elementary shrank from 754 students in 2022-23 to 714 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE held 46.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 510210002445 · King George, VA Elementary · MID · TRAD
753 enr · 16.4:1 · 31.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: King George High (1,492 students)
Sealston Elementary shrank from 754 students in 2022-23 to 714 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE held 46.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Sealston Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- King George Hi
King George High
1,492 students
- King George Mi
King George Middle
1,097 students
- This school
Sealston Elementary
753 students
- King George El
King George Elementary
683 students
- Potomac Elemen 566
Potomac Elementary
566 students
What this shows Sealston Elementary reports 753 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sealston Elementary compares
Sealston Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.4% | ▼ 45% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 753 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
753
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 86% in Virginia - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$12,806
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.4%
African American 15.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 13.0%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Sealston Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
District finance for King George County Public Schools reports $12,806 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sealston Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| King George High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| King George Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| King George Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Potomac Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sealston Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~753 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sealston Elementary
How many students attend Sealston Elementary?
Sealston Elementary has 753 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in King George, VA. CCD year-over-year: 754 (2022-23) → 714 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sealston Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sealston Elementary is 16.4:1, which is 18% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sealston Elementary?
31.4% of students at Sealston Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sealston Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sealston Elementary is White at 56.4% of enrollment, in King George, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sealston Elementary?
Sealston Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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).
How does Sealston Elementary rank among public schools in King George?
By Resource Investment Index, Sealston Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in King George, 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 King George County Public Schools?
Besides Sealston Elementary, King George County Public Schools also operates King George High (1,492 students), King George Middle (1,097 students), and King George Elementary (683 students). See the King George County Public Schools district page for the complete list.