- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Spiller Elementary held near 635 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 510411001809 · Wytheville, VA Other · MID · TRAD
615 enr · 13.7:1 · 72.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: George Wythe High (421 students)
Spiller Elementary held near 635 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Spiller Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Spiller Elementary
615 students
- George Wythe H
George Wythe High
421 students
- Fort Chiswell
Fort Chiswell High
411 students
- Rural Retreat
Rural Retreat Elementary
350 students
- Fort Chiswell
Fort Chiswell Middle
319 students
- Scott Memorial
Scott Memorial Middle
305 students
What this shows Spiller Elementary reports 615 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spiller Elementary compares
Spiller 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,467
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
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.
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
District finance for Wythe County Public Schools reports $13,467 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~615 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 624 (2022-23) → 635 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.