- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Moneta, VA
Staunton River High
Federal NCES profile for Staunton River High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510036000156
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Staunton River High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Moneta · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Staunton River High has class sizes smaller than 76% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Staunton River High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Moneta, VA.
School address
District: Bedford County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510036000156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Staunton River High held near 868 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 67.3 → 61.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 510036000156 · Moneta, VA High · MID · TRAD
816 enr · 12.2:1 · 68.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Forest High (1,282 students)
Staunton River High held near 868 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 67.3 → 61.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Staunton River High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Fore
Jefferson Forest High
1,282 students
- Forest Middle
Forest Middle
854 students
- This school
Staunton River High
816 students
- Liberty High
Liberty High
708 students
- Staunton River
Staunton River Middle
612 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
567 students
What this shows Staunton River High reports 816 students on the CCD universe file.
How Staunton River High compares
Staunton River 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 19% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 816 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
816
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 24% in Virginia - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$13,519
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
222
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 83.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 4.3%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.1, Staunton River High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 30
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bedford County Public Schools reports $13,519 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Staunton River High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Forest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Staunton River Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Staunton River High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~816 students)
Frequently asked questions about Staunton River High
How many students attend Staunton River High?
Staunton River High has 816 students enrolled. It is a high school in Moneta, VA. CCD year-over-year: 889 (2022-23) → 868 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Staunton River High?
The student-teacher ratio at Staunton River High is 12.2:1, which is 12% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 22% 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 Staunton River High?
68.8% of students at Staunton River High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Staunton River High?
The largest demographic group at Staunton River High is White at 83.7% of enrollment, in Moneta, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Staunton River High?
Staunton River High has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Staunton River High rank among public schools in Moneta?
By Resource Investment Index, Staunton River High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Moneta, 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 Bedford County Public Schools?
Besides Staunton River High, Bedford County Public Schools also operates Jefferson Forest High (1,282 students), Forest Middle (854 students), and Liberty High (708 students). See the Bedford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.