- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
South Anna Elementary held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 510183001996 · Montpelier, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 15.1:1 · 26.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlee High (1,470 students)
South Anna Elementary held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
South Anna Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atlee High
Atlee High
1,470 students
- Hanover High
Hanover High
1,349 students
- Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry High
1,294 students
- Mechanicsville
Mechanicsville High
1,245 students
- Chickahominy M
Chickahominy Middle
1,199 students
- This school 439
South Anna Elementary
439 students
What this shows South Anna Elementary reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Anna Elementary compares
South Anna 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,035
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 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.
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
District finance for Hanover County Public Schools reports $13,035 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,349
- 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
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 (~439 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 437 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.