- Enrollment
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richmond, VA
Southampton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Southampton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510324001400
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southampton Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Virginia schools.
- #61 of 63
- schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.9:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 98.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Southampton Elementary has class sizes larger than 99% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southampton Elementary ranks #61 of 63 schools in Richmond, VA.
School address
District: Richmond City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510324001400 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Southampton Elementary held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 510324001400 · Richmond, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
473 enr · 24.9:1 · 98.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Huguenot High (1,469 students)
Southampton Elementary held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Southampton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huguenot High
Huguenot High
1,469 students
- River City Mid
River City Middle
1,150 students
- George Wythe H
George Wythe High
1,116 students
- Cardinal Eleme
Cardinal Elementary
821 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High
749 students
- This school 473
Southampton Elementary
473 students
What this shows Southampton Elementary reports 473 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southampton Elementary compares
Southampton 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 | 24.9:1 | ▲ 79% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.4% | ▲ 71% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 79% above state mean
Top 99% in Virginia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$21,413
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 473 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 70.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
White 6.3%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Southampton Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richmond City Public Schools reports $21,413 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southampton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huguenot High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| River City Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Wythe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cardinal Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southampton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Richmond
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Elizabeth Holladay Elementary
Standard public school
859 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Falling Creek Elementary
Standard public school
823 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Cardinal Elementary
Standard public school
821 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Maybeury Elementary
Standard public school
691 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Dumbarton Elementary
Standard public school
684 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Tuckahoe Elementary
Standard public school
682 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~473 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southampton Elementary
How many students attend Southampton Elementary?
Southampton Elementary has 473 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richmond, VA. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southampton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Southampton Elementary is 24.9:1, which is 79% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southampton Elementary?
98.4% of students at Southampton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southampton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Southampton Elementary is African American at 70.2% of enrollment, in Richmond, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southampton Elementary?
Southampton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Southampton Elementary rank among schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Southampton Elementary ranks #61 of 63 schools in Richmond, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Richmond on the city page.
What other schools are in Richmond City Public Schools?
Besides Southampton Elementary, Richmond City Public Schools also operates Huguenot High (1,469 students), River City Middle (1,150 students), and George Wythe High (1,116 students). See the Richmond City Public Schools district page for the complete list.