Enrollment
149
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Staunton, VA
Staunton City School Preschool Programs
Federal NCES profile for Staunton City School Preschool Programs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510369002828
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Staunton City School Preschool Programs earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Staunton · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 98.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 149
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Staunton City School Preschool Programs ranks #3 of 3 schools in Staunton, VA.
School address
District: Staunton City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510369002828 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
98.5%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+71% vs state
What stands out at Staunton City School Preschool Programs
Staunton City School Preschool Programs is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Staunton, Virginia, enrolling 149 students.
Economic need is high: 98.5% of students qualify for free meals, 71% above the Virginia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Virginia schools, with 149 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 52 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #50, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 65/100).
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Staunton's public schools, it stands alongside Riverheads Elementary (714 students): Staunton City School Preschool Programs is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Staunton City Public Schools also operates Staunton High (766 students) and Shelburne Middle (583 students) alongside Staunton City School Preschool Programs.
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 Staunton City School Preschool Programs compares
Staunton City School Preschool Programs on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.5% | ▲ 71% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 149 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
149
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$15,219
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat 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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Staunton City School Preschool Programs is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Staunton City Public Schools, which includes Staunton City School Preschool Programs.
$15,219
Per student
+4%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Staunton City School Preschool Programs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staunton High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Shelburne Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Bessie Weller Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Arthur R. Ware Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Staunton City School Preschool Programs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Staunton
2 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.
Next steps
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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 public 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 57.6%.
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% of enrollment, in Staunton, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
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 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Staunton City School Preschool Programs rank among schools in Staunton?
By Resource Investment Index, Staunton City School Preschool Programs ranks #3 of 3 schools in Staunton, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Staunton on the city page.
Is Staunton City School Preschool Programs a good school?
Staunton City School Preschool Programs earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia. 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 Staunton City Public Schools?
Besides Staunton City School Preschool Programs, Staunton City Public Schools also operates Staunton High (766 students), Shelburne Middle (583 students), and Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary (449 students). See the Staunton City Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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