- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Penn Laird, VA
Spotswood High
Federal NCES profile for Spotswood High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510339001872
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spotswood High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Penn Laird · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Spotswood High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spotswood High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Penn Laird, VA.
School address
District: Rockingham County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510339001872 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Spotswood High held near 932 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 58.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 510339001872 · Penn Laird, VA High · MID · TRAD
880 enr · 14.7:1 · 34.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Turner Ashby High (998 students)
Spotswood High held near 932 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 58.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Spotswood High 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
- This school
Spotswood High
880 students
- East Rockingha
East Rockingham High
821 students
- J. Frank Hilly
J. Frank Hillyard Middle
726 students
- Wilbur S. Penc
Wilbur S. Pence Middle
671 students
What this shows Spotswood High reports 880 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spotswood High compares
Spotswood High 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▼ 41% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 880 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
880
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Virginia - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 5.3%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Spotswood High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
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 Spotswood High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner Ashby High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broadway High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Rockingham High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. Frank Hillyard Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilbur S. Pence Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spotswood High'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
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide high 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 (~880 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spotswood High
How many students attend Spotswood High?
Spotswood High has 880 students enrolled. It is a high school in Penn Laird, VA. CCD year-over-year: 947 (2022-23) → 932 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spotswood High?
The student-teacher ratio at Spotswood High is 14.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spotswood High?
34.2% of students at Spotswood High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spotswood High?
The largest demographic group at Spotswood High is White at 59.1% of enrollment, in Penn Laird, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spotswood High?
Spotswood High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Spotswood High rank among public schools in Penn Laird?
By Resource Investment Index, Spotswood High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Penn Laird, 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 Rockingham County Public Schools?
Besides Spotswood High, Rockingham County Public Schools also operates Turner Ashby High (998 students), Broadway High (932 students), and East Rockingham High (821 students). See the Rockingham County Public Schools district page for the complete list.