- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Harrisonburg, VA
Smithland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Smithland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510186002761
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smithland Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Virginia schools.
- #4 of 8
- schools in Harrisonburg · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 73.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Smithland Elementary has class sizes smaller than 94% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smithland Elementary ranks #4 of 8 schools in Harrisonburg, VA.
School address
District: Harrisonburg City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510186002761 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Smithland Elementary held near 727 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 510186002761 · Harrisonburg, VA Other · MID · TRAD
514 enr · 10.1:1 · 73.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrisonburg High (998 students)
Smithland Elementary held near 727 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Smithland Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrisonburg H
Harrisonburg High
998 students
- Thomas Harriso
Thomas Harrison Middle
771 students
- Skyline Middle
Skyline Middle
738 students
- Bluestone Elem
Bluestone Elementary
566 students
- Waterman Eleme
Waterman Elementary
557 students
- This school
Smithland Elementary
514 students
What this shows Smithland Elementary reports 514 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smithland Elementary compares
Smithland 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 27% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.0% | ▲ 27% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 514 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
514
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 6% in Virginia - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.7%
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
$15,787
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 171 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.5%
White 21.8%
African American 8.9%
Asian 3.5%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Smithland Elementary is about as mixed as the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harrisonburg City Public Schools reports $15,787 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smithland Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisonburg High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Harrison Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyline Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bluestone Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waterman Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smithland Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Harrisonburg
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Waterman Elementary
Standard public school
557 students 13:1 students per teacher
Stone Spring Elementary
Standard public school
554 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Keister Elementary
Standard public school
475 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Spotswood Elementary
Standard public school
468 students 12:1 students per teacher
Mountain View Elementary
Standard public school
411 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Lacey Spring Elementary
Standard public school
350 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~514 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Smithland Elementary
How many students attend Smithland Elementary?
Smithland Elementary has 514 students enrolled. It is a public school in Harrisonburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 730 (2022-23) → 727 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smithland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Smithland Elementary is 10.1:1, which is 27% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 36% 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 Smithland Elementary?
73.0% of students at Smithland Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smithland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Smithland Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 62.5% of enrollment, in Harrisonburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smithland Elementary?
Smithland 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 Smithland Elementary rank among schools in Harrisonburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Smithland Elementary ranks #4 of 8 schools in Harrisonburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Harrisonburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Harrisonburg City Public Schools?
Besides Smithland Elementary, Harrisonburg City Public Schools also operates Harrisonburg High (998 students), Thomas Harrison Middle (771 students), and Skyline Middle (738 students). See the Harrisonburg City Public Schools district page for the complete list.