- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center grew from 111 students in 2022-23 to 123 in 2023-24 (+10.8%).
Teacher FTE added 10.5 → 11.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 510177002836 · South Boston, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
116 enr · 11.6:1 · 95.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Halifax County High (1,282 students)
South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center grew from 111 students in 2022-23 to 123 in 2023-24 (+10.8%). Teacher FTE added 10.5 → 11.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center 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
- South Boston E
South Boston Elementary
683 students
- Cluster Spring
Cluster Springs Elementary
572 students
- Sinai Elementa 243
Sinai Elementary
243 students
- This school 116
South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center
116 students
What this shows South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center reports 116 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center compares
South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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/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
- 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
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 (~116 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 111 (2022-23) → 123 (2023-24), up 12.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.