Enrollment
123
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Speedwell, VA
Speedwell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Speedwell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510411001808
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Speedwell Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia.
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 73.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 123
- students enrolled
Speedwell Elementary has class sizes smaller than 86% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Wythe County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510411001808 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.4%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Speedwell Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Speedwell Elementary
Speedwell Elementary is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Speedwell, Virginia, enrolling 123 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.2:1, Speedwell Elementary is leaner than roughly 86% of Virginia schools and 19% under the state's 13.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 73.4% lands close to the Virginia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Virginia schools, with 123 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 22 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #14.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 123 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Wythe County Public Schools also operates Spiller Elementary (615 students) and George Wythe High (421 students) alongside Speedwell 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 Speedwell Elementary compares
Speedwell 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.4% | ▲ 27% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 123 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
123
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 14% in Virginia - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.7%
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
$12,353
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 123 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 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 94.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: White at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.9, Speedwell Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wythe County Public Schools, which includes Speedwell Elementary.
$12,353
Per student
-16%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.2%
State 57.0%
Federal 8.8%
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 Speedwell Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spiller Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Wythe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Chiswell High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rural Retreat Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Chiswell Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Speedwell Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~123 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Speedwell Elementary
How many students attend Speedwell Elementary?
Speedwell Elementary has 123 students enrolled. It is a public school in Speedwell, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Speedwell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Speedwell Elementary is 11.2:1, which is 19% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 29% 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 Speedwell Elementary?
73.4% of students at Speedwell Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Speedwell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Speedwell Elementary is White at 94.3% of enrollment, in Speedwell, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Speedwell Elementary?
Speedwell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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).
Is Speedwell Elementary a good school?
Speedwell Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia. 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 Wythe County Public Schools?
Besides Speedwell Elementary, Wythe County Public Schools also operates Spiller Elementary (615 students), George Wythe High (421 students), and Fort Chiswell High (411 students). See the Wythe County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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