- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Harrisonburg, VA
Stone Spring Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Stone Spring Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510186000602
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stone Spring Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Virginia schools.
- #8 of 8
- schools in Harrisonburg · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 78.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Stone Spring Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stone Spring Elementary ranks #8 of 8 schools in Harrisonburg, VA.
School address
District: Harrisonburg City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510186000602 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Stone Spring Elementary held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 510186000602 · Harrisonburg, VA Other · MID · TRAD
554 enr · 12.3:1 · 78.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrisonburg High (998 students)
Stone Spring Elementary held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Stone Spring Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrisonburg H
Harrisonburg High
998 students
- Thomas Harriso
Thomas Harrison Middle
771 students
- Skyline Middle
Skyline Middle
738 students
- Bluestone Elem
Bluestone Elementary
566 students
- Waterman Eleme
Waterman Elementary
557 students
- This school
Stone Spring Elementary
554 students
What this shows Stone Spring Elementary reports 554 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stone Spring Elementary compares
Stone Spring Elementary 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.8% | ▲ 37% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 25% in Virginia - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.8%
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
$15,787
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 554 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.5%
White 25.5%
African American 16.1%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Stone Spring Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harrisonburg City Public Schools reports $15,787 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stone Spring Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisonburg High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Harrison Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skyline Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bluestone Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waterman Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stone Spring Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Harrisonburg
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Waterman Elementary
Standard public school
557 students 13:1 students per teacher
Smithland Elementary
Standard public school
514 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Keister Elementary
Standard public school
475 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Spotswood Elementary
Standard public school
468 students 12:1 students per teacher
Mountain View Elementary
Standard public school
411 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Lacey Spring Elementary
Standard public school
350 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~554 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stone Spring Elementary
How many students attend Stone Spring Elementary?
Stone Spring Elementary has 554 students enrolled. It is a public school in Harrisonburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 557 (2022-23) → 553 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stone Spring Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stone Spring Elementary is 12.3:1, 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 Stone Spring Elementary?
78.8% of students at Stone Spring Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stone Spring Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Stone Spring Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 50.5% of enrollment, in Harrisonburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stone Spring Elementary?
Stone Spring Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Stone Spring Elementary rank among schools in Harrisonburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Stone Spring Elementary ranks #8 of 8 schools in Harrisonburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Harrisonburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Harrisonburg City Public Schools?
Besides Stone Spring Elementary, Harrisonburg City Public Schools also operates Harrisonburg High (998 students), Thomas Harrison Middle (771 students), and Skyline Middle (738 students). See the Harrisonburg City Public Schools district page for the complete list.