Enrollment
116
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Boston, VA
South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510177002836
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in South Boston · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 95.5%
- free-lunch eligible
South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 83% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center ranks #4 of 4 public schools in South Boston, VA.
School address
District: Halifax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510177002836 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
95.5%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center
South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in South Boston, Virginia, enrolling 116 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 95.5% of students qualify for free meals, 66% above the Virginia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Virginia schools, with 116 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 28 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #27, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (64%) and White (23%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 580 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Halifax County Public Schools also operates Halifax County High (1,282 students) and Halifax County Middle (847 students) alongside South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center.
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 Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center compares
South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 95.5% | ▲ 66% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 116 | top 98% | - | - |
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.
116
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
95.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
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.
Funding equity
$13,814
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 63.8%
White 23.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: African American at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center is about as mixed as the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Halifax County Public Schools, which includes South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center.
$13,814
Per student
-6%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.4%
State 58.8%
Federal 17.8%
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 Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Halifax County Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Boston Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cluster Springs Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sinai Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~116 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center
How many students attend South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center?
South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center has 116 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Boston, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center 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 South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center?
95.5% of students at South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center is African American at 63.8% of enrollment, in South Boston, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center?
South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center rank among public schools in South Boston?
By Resource Investment Index, South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center ranks #4 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. See all public schools in South Boston on the city page.
Is South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center a good school?
South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia. 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 Halifax County Public Schools?
Besides South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center, Halifax County Public Schools also operates Halifax County High (1,282 students), Halifax County Middle (847 students), and South Boston Elementary (683 students). See the Halifax County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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