- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wytheville, VA
Sheffey Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sheffey Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510411001807
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sheffey Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Wytheville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 74.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sheffey Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sheffey Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Wytheville, VA.
School address
District: Wythe County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510411001807 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Sheffey Elementary shrank from 243 students in 2022-23 to 221 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 510411001807 · Wytheville, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
224 enr · 12.4:1 · 74.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Spiller Elementary (615 students)
Sheffey Elementary shrank from 243 students in 2022-23 to 221 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Sheffey Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spiller Elemen
Spiller Elementary
615 students
- George Wythe H
George Wythe High
421 students
- Fort Chiswell
Fort Chiswell High
411 students
- Rural Retreat
Rural Retreat Elementary
350 students
- Fort Chiswell
Fort Chiswell Middle
319 students
- This school 224
Sheffey Elementary
224 students
What this shows Sheffey Elementary reports 224 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sheffey Elementary compares
Sheffey 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.1% | ▲ 29% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
224
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 27% in Virginia - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.8%
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
$13,467
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.3%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, Sheffey Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wythe County Public Schools reports $13,467 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sheffey Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spiller Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Wythe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Chiswell High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rural Retreat Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Chiswell Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sheffey Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Wytheville
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 (~224 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sheffey Elementary
How many students attend Sheffey Elementary?
Sheffey Elementary has 224 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wytheville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 243 (2022-23) → 221 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheffey Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheffey Elementary is 12.4:1, which is 11% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 21% 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 Sheffey Elementary?
74.1% of students at Sheffey Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sheffey Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sheffey Elementary is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Wytheville, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sheffey Elementary?
Sheffey Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Sheffey Elementary rank among public schools in Wytheville?
By Resource Investment Index, Sheffey Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Wytheville, 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 Wythe County Public Schools?
Besides Sheffey Elementary, Wythe County Public Schools also operates Spiller Elementary (615 students), George Wythe High (421 students), and Fort Chiswell High (411 students). See the Wythe County Public Schools district page for the complete list.