Enrollment
816
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510036000156
👥 S:T ratio 51
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Moneta · Resource Index
- 59
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.8%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Staunton River High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Staunton River High
Staunton River High is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Moneta, Virginia, enrolling 816 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 68.8% lands close to the Virginia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 816 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 237 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #116.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 30 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 272 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 324 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 816 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 15 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Bedford County Public Schools also operates Jefferson Forest High (1,282 students) and Forest Middle (854 students) alongside Staunton River High.
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 River High compares
Staunton River High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,790
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bedford County Public Schools, which includes Staunton River High.
$12,790
Per student
-13%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.1%
State 52.1%
Federal 15.7%
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 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
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- 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
Similar high 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.
Similar enrollment (~816 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
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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.
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 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Moneta on the city page.
Is Staunton River High a good school?
Staunton River High earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Virginia schools. 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 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.
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