Enrollment
149
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 510369002828
Staunton City School Preschool Programs — Staunton, VA
Federal NCES profile for Staunton City School Preschool Programs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Staunton City Public Schools · Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Free-lunch eligible
98.5%
vs 59.9% Virginia avg
+64% vs state
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Staunton City School Preschool Programs reports 149 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 98.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 64% above the Virginia average and 90% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Staunton City Public Schools spends $17,136 per pupil district-wide, above the Virginia average of $16,211 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 34.8% from local sources (property taxes), 46.7% from the state, and 18.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Staunton City School Preschool Programs compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.5% | ▲ 64% | 59.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 149 | top 3% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
98.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 64% above the Virginia average of 59.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$17,136
per pupil, district-wide
— above Virginia avg of $16,211
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 149 Top 3% in Virginia — larger than 97% of 1,869 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible 98.5% +64% vs state
NCES ID 510369002828
Student demographics
White 52.3%
African American 22.1%
Two or More 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 52.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Staunton City Public Schools, which includes Staunton City School Preschool Programs.
$17,136
Per student
+6%
vs Virginia
Avg $16,211
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 34.8%
State 46.7%
Federal 18.4%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Staunton City School Preschool Programs
How many students attend Staunton City School Preschool Programs?
Staunton City School Preschool Programs has 149 students enrolled. It is a other school in Staunton, VA.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Staunton City School Preschool Programs?
98.5% of students at Staunton City School Preschool Programs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 59.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Staunton City School Preschool Programs?
The largest demographic group at Staunton City School Preschool Programs is White at 52.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Staunton, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Staunton City School Preschool Programs?
Staunton City School Preschool Programs has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.