- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 66.2:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gate City, VA
Shoemaker Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Shoemaker Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510348001538
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shoemaker Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Gate City · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 81.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Shoemaker Elementary has class sizes smaller than 83% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shoemaker Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Gate City, VA.
School address
District: Scott County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510348001538 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Shoemaker Elementary grew from 450 students in 2022-23 to 479 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.8 → 36.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 510348001538 · Gate City, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
419 enr · 11.6:1 · 81.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Virginia Connections Academy (728 students)
Shoemaker Elementary grew from 450 students in 2022-23 to 479 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 36.8 → 36.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Shoemaker Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Virginia Conne
Virginia Connections Academy
728 students
- Gate City High
Gate City High
592 students
- This school
Shoemaker Elementary
419 students
- Weber City Ele
Weber City Elementary
380 students
- Duffield-Patto
Duffield-Pattonsville Primary
308 students
- Nickelsville E
Nickelsville Elementary
302 students
What this shows Shoemaker Elementary reports 419 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shoemaker Elementary compares
Shoemaker Elementary is a growing 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.1% | ▲ 41% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 17% in Virginia - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$12,841
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 90.9%
Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Shoemaker Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scott County Public Schools reports $12,841 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shoemaker Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Connections Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gate City High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weber City Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Duffield-Pattonsville Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nickelsville Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shoemaker Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar other schools in Gate City
2 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 (~419 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shoemaker Elementary
How many students attend Shoemaker Elementary?
Shoemaker Elementary has 419 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gate City, VA. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 479 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shoemaker Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Shoemaker Elementary is 11.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 26% 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 Shoemaker Elementary?
81.1% of students at Shoemaker Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shoemaker Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Shoemaker Elementary is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Gate City, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shoemaker Elementary?
Shoemaker Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Shoemaker Elementary rank among schools in Gate City?
By Resource Investment Index, Shoemaker Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Gate City, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gate City on the city page.
What other schools are in Scott County Public Schools?
Besides Shoemaker Elementary, Scott County Public Schools also operates Virginia Connections Academy (728 students), Gate City High (592 students), and Weber City Elementary (380 students). See the Scott County Public Schools district page for the complete list.