- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Hill, VA
South Hill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Hill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510246001009
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Hill Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Virginia schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 87.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 767
- students enrolled
South Hill Elementary has class sizes larger than 97% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Mecklenburg County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510246001009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
South Hill Elementary held near 761 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 42.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 510246001009 · South Hill, VA Other · MID · TRAD
767 enr · 18.3:1 · 87.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Mecklenburg County High (1,140 students)
South Hill Elementary held near 761 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE held 42.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
South Hill Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mecklenburg Co
Mecklenburg County High
1,140 students
- Mecklenburg Co
Mecklenburg County Middle
819 students
- This school
South Hill Elementary
767 students
- Clarksville El 432
Clarksville Elementary
432 students
- Chase City Ele 396
Chase City Elementary
396 students
- Lacrosse Eleme 353
Lacrosse Elementary
353 students
What this shows South Hill Elementary reports 767 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Hill Elementary compares
South Hill 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 32% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.6% | ▲ 52% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 767 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
767
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 97% in Virginia - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
$15,069
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 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 46.0%
White 39.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: African American at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, South Hill Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mecklenburg County Public Schools reports $15,069 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Hill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mecklenburg County Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clarksville Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chase City Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lacrosse Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Hill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~767 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Hill Elementary
How many students attend South Hill Elementary?
South Hill Elementary has 767 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Hill, VA. CCD year-over-year: 733 (2022-23) → 761 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Hill Elementary is 18.3:1, which is 32% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Hill Elementary?
87.6% of students at South Hill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Hill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Hill Elementary is African American at 46.0% of enrollment, in South Hill, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Hill Elementary?
South Hill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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).
What other schools are in Mecklenburg County Public Schools?
Besides South Hill Elementary, Mecklenburg County Public Schools also operates Mecklenburg County High (1,140 students), Mecklenburg County Middle (819 students), and Clarksville Elementary (432 students). See the Mecklenburg County Public Schools district page for the complete list.