- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grottoes, VA
South River Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South River Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510339000954
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South River Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 43.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 316
- students enrolled
South River Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Rockingham County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510339000954 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
South River Elementary held near 314 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 510339000954 · Grottoes, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 15:1 · 43.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Turner Ashby High (998 students)
South River Elementary held near 314 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
South River Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Turner Ashby H
Turner Ashby High
998 students
- Broadway High
Broadway High
932 students
- Spotswood High
Spotswood High
880 students
- East Rockingha
East Rockingham High
821 students
- J. Frank Hilly
J. Frank Hillyard Middle
726 students
- This school 316
South River Elementary
316 students
What this shows South River Elementary reports 316 students on the CCD universe file.
How South River Elementary compares
South River 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.4% | ▼ 25% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 68% in Virginia - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$14,743
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 5.7%
Largest group: White at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, South River Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rockingham County Public Schools reports $14,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South River Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner Ashby High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broadway High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spotswood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Rockingham High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. Frank Hillyard Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South River Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~316 students)
Frequently asked questions about South River Elementary
How many students attend South River Elementary?
South River Elementary has 316 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grottoes, VA. CCD year-over-year: 316 (2022-23) → 314 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South River Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South River Elementary is 15:1, which is 8% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South River Elementary?
43.4% of students at South River Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South River Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South River Elementary is White at 66.1% of enrollment, in Grottoes, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South River Elementary?
South River Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Rockingham County Public Schools?
Besides South River Elementary, Rockingham County Public Schools also operates Turner Ashby High (998 students), Broadway High (932 students), and Spotswood High (880 students). See the Rockingham County Public Schools district page for the complete list.