Enrollment
418
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.7%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Elementary
South Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Disputanta, Virginia, enrolling 418 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 418 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 188 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #173, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 418 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Disputanta's public schools, it stands alongside David a. Harrison Elementary (630 students): South Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.3:1 vs 16.2:1).
Prince George County Public Schools also operates Prince George High (1,789 students) and J.E.J. Moore Middle (1,387 students) alongside South Elementary.
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 Elementary compares
South Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,173
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince George County Public Schools, which includes South Elementary.
$12,173
Per student
-17%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 58.6%
Federal 19.3%
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 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
- 1,789
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
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 (~418 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Disputanta on the city page.
Is South Elementary a good school?
South Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Virginia schools. 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 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.
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