Enrollment
615
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wytheville, VA
Spiller Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Spiller Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510411001809
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spiller Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Wytheville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 72.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Spiller Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spiller Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Wytheville, VA.
School address
District: Wythe County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510411001809 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.6%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spiller Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spiller Elementary
Spiller Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Wytheville, Virginia, enrolling 615 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 72.6% lands close to the Virginia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 615 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 341 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #204.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 308 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Wytheville's public schools, it stands alongside Sheffey Elementary (224 students): Spiller Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.7:1 vs 12.4:1).
Wythe County Public Schools also operates George Wythe High (421 students) and Fort Chiswell High (411 students) alongside Spiller 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 Spiller Elementary compares
Spiller 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.6% | ▲ 26% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 615 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
615
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 49% in Virginia - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.3%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 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 84.4%
African American 5.4%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.1, Spiller 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 Spiller 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 Spiller Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Wythe High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Chiswell High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rural Retreat Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Chiswell Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scott Memorial Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spiller Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Wytheville
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 (~615 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Spiller Elementary
How many students attend Spiller Elementary?
Spiller Elementary has 615 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wytheville, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spiller Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Spiller Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 13% 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 Spiller Elementary?
72.6% of students at Spiller Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spiller Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Spiller Elementary is White at 84.4% of enrollment, in Wytheville, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spiller Elementary?
Spiller Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Spiller Elementary rank among public schools in Wytheville?
By Resource Investment Index, Spiller Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Wytheville, 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 Wytheville on the city page.
Is Spiller Elementary a good school?
Spiller Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Wythe County Public Schools?
Besides Spiller Elementary, Wythe County Public Schools also operates George Wythe High (421 students), Fort Chiswell High (411 students), and Rural Retreat Elementary (350 students). See the Wythe County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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