- Enrollment
- 1,789
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Disputanta, VA
South Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510309001282
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Disputanta · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 32.7%
- free-lunch eligible
South Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Disputanta, VA.
School address
District: Prince George County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510309001282 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-72 students YoY
South Elementary shrank from 502 students in 2022-23 to 430 in 2023-24 (-14.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-72 students YoY 510309001282 · Disputanta, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 12.3:1 · 32.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Prince George High (1,789 students)
South Elementary shrank from 502 students in 2022-23 to 430 in 2023-24 (-14.3%). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
South Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prince George
Prince George High
1,789 students
- J.E.J. Moore M
J.E.J. Moore Middle
1,387 students
- Middle Road El
Middle Road Elementary
769 students
- North Elementa
North Elementary
720 students
- David a. Harri 630
David a. Harrison Elementary
630 students
- This school 418
South Elementary
418 students
What this shows South Elementary reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Elementary compares
South Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.7% | ▼ 43% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 25% in Virginia - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$13,299
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 418 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.9%
African American 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, South Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prince George County Public Schools reports $13,299 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince George High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| J.E.J. Moore Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Middle Road Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| David a. Harrison Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,387
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Disputanta
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~418 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Elementary
How many students attend South Elementary?
South Elementary has 418 students enrolled. It is a public school in Disputanta, VA. CCD year-over-year: 502 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), down 72.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Elementary is 12.3:1, which is 12% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 22% 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 Elementary?
32.7% of students at South Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Elementary is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Disputanta, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Elementary?
South Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Elementary rank among public schools in Disputanta?
By Resource Investment Index, South Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Disputanta, 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 Prince George County Public Schools?
Besides South Elementary, Prince George County Public Schools also operates Prince George High (1,789 students), J.E.J. Moore Middle (1,387 students), and Middle Road Elementary (769 students). See the Prince George County Public Schools district page for the complete list.