Enrollment
439
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Montpelier, VA
South Anna Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Anna Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510183001996
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Anna Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 439
- students enrolled
South Anna Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hanover County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510183001996 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.7%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Anna Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Anna Elementary
South Anna Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Montpelier, Virginia, enrolling 439 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 439 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 206 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #128.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 439 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Hanover County Public Schools also operates Atlee High (1,470 students) and Hanover High (1,349 students) alongside South Anna Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Anna Elementary compares
South Anna Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 54% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 69% in Virginia - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,547
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
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 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
African American 7.1%
Two or More 6.8%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, South Anna Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hanover County Public Schools, which includes South Anna Elementary.
$12,547
Per student
-14%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.1%
State 43.1%
Federal 11.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How South Anna Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlee High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hanover High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Patrick Henry High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mechanicsville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chickahominy Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Anna Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 1,349
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 1,199
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~439 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Anna Elementary
How many students attend South Anna Elementary?
South Anna Elementary has 439 students enrolled. It is a public school in Montpelier, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Anna Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Anna Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Anna Elementary?
26.7% of students at South Anna Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Anna Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Anna Elementary is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Montpelier, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Anna Elementary?
South Anna Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is South Anna Elementary a good school?
South Anna Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hanover County Public Schools?
Besides South Anna Elementary, Hanover County Public Schools also operates Atlee High (1,470 students), Hanover High (1,349 students), and Patrick Henry High (1,294 students). See the Hanover County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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