- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Boston, VA
South Boston Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Boston Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510177002759
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Boston Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in South Boston · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 92.9%
- free-lunch eligible
South Boston Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Boston Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in South Boston, VA.
School address
District: Halifax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510177002759 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
South Boston Elementary held near 694 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 48.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 510177002759 · South Boston, VA Elementary · MID · TRAD
683 enr · 15.9:1 · 92.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Halifax County High (1,282 students)
South Boston Elementary held near 694 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 48.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
South Boston Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Halifax County
Halifax County High
1,282 students
- Halifax County
Halifax County Middle
847 students
- This school
South Boston Elementary
683 students
- Cluster Spring
Cluster Springs Elementary
572 students
- Sinai Elementa 243
Sinai Elementary
243 students
- Clays Mill Ele 236
Clays Mill Elementary
236 students
What this shows South Boston Elementary reports 683 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Boston Elementary compares
South Boston 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.9% | ▲ 61% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 683 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
683
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Virginia - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.9%
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
$15,238
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.2%
White 27.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, South Boston Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Halifax County Public Schools reports $15,238 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Boston Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Halifax County Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cluster Springs Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sinai Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clays Mill Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Boston Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~683 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Boston Elementary
How many students attend South Boston Elementary?
South Boston Elementary has 683 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Boston, VA. CCD year-over-year: 666 (2022-23) → 694 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Boston Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Boston Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Boston Elementary?
92.9% of students at South Boston Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Boston Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Boston Elementary is African American at 55.2% of enrollment, in South Boston, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Boston Elementary?
South Boston Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 South Boston Elementary rank among public schools in South Boston?
By Resource Investment Index, South Boston Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in South Boston, 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 Halifax County Public Schools?
Besides South Boston Elementary, Halifax County Public Schools also operates Halifax County High (1,282 students), Halifax County Middle (847 students), and Cluster Springs Elementary (572 students). See the Halifax County Public Schools district page for the complete list.