- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stafford, VA
Stafford Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Stafford Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510366001600
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stafford Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #7 of 8
- elementary schools in Stafford · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 31.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Stafford Elementary has class sizes larger than 98% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stafford Elementary ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Stafford, VA.
School address
District: Stafford County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510366001600 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+74 students YoY
Stafford Elementary grew from 741 students in 2022-23 to 815 in 2023-24 (+10.0%).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+74 students YoY 510366001600 · Stafford, VA Elementary · MID · TRAD
879 enr · 18.7:1 · 31.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View High (2,233 students)
Stafford Elementary grew from 741 students in 2022-23 to 815 in 2023-24 (+10.0%). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Stafford Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain View
Mountain View High
2,233 students
- Brooke Point H
Brooke Point High
2,199 students
- Stafford Senio
Stafford Senior High
2,198 students
- Colonial Forge
Colonial Forge High
2,122 students
- North Stafford
North Stafford High
1,982 students
- This school 879
Stafford Elementary
879 students
What this shows Stafford Elementary reports 879 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stafford Elementary compares
Stafford Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 35% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.0% | ▼ 46% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 879 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
879
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 98% in Virginia - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,431
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 440 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 30.8%
Hispanic or Latino 28.8%
African American 24.5%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 6.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 30.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.0, Stafford Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stafford County Public Schools reports $13,431 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stafford Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brooke Point High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stafford Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colonial Forge High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| North Stafford High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stafford Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,199
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,198
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Stafford
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Park Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
908 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Hampton Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
887 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Kate Waller Barrett Elementary
Standard public school
838 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Margaret Brent Elementary
Standard public school
796 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Garrisonville Elementary
Standard public school
735 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Widewater Elementary
Standard public school
698 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~879 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stafford Elementary
How many students attend Stafford Elementary?
Stafford Elementary has 879 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stafford, VA. CCD year-over-year: 741 (2022-23) → 815 (2023-24), up 74.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stafford Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stafford Elementary is 18.7:1, which is 35% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stafford Elementary?
31.0% of students at Stafford Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stafford Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Stafford Elementary is White at 30.8% of enrollment, in Stafford, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stafford Elementary?
Stafford Elementary 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 Stafford Elementary rank among elementary schools in Stafford?
By Resource Investment Index, Stafford Elementary ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Stafford, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Stafford on the city page.
What other schools are in Stafford County Public Schools?
Besides Stafford Elementary, Stafford County Public Schools also operates Mountain View High (2,233 students), Brooke Point High (2,199 students), and Stafford Senior High (2,198 students). See the Stafford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.