Enrollment
838
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Williamsburg, VA
Stonehouse Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Stonehouse Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510402002556
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stonehouse Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Virginia schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Williamsburg · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 24.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Stonehouse Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stonehouse Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Williamsburg, VA.
School address
NCES ID 510402002556 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.2%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stonehouse Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stonehouse Elementary
Stonehouse Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Williamsburg, Virginia, enrolling 838 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 838 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 329 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #257, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 838 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Williamsburg's elementary schools, it stands alongside Magruder Elementary (610 students): Stonehouse Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount.
Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools also operates Warhill High (1,277 students) and Lafayette High (1,247 students) alongside Stonehouse Elementary.
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 Stonehouse Elementary compares
Stonehouse Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.2% | ▼ 58% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 838 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
838
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in Virginia - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,372
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 838 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 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 59.2%
African American 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Stonehouse Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools, which includes Stonehouse Elementary.
$14,372
Per student
-2%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 84.7%
State 3.7%
Federal 11.5%
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 Stonehouse Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warhill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jamestown High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lois Hornsby Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Toano Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stonehouse Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,277
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,247
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,243
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Williamsburg
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Magruder Elementary
Standard public school
610 students
Matoaka Elementary
Standard public school
595 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Matthew Whaley Elementary
Standard public school
485 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
James River Elementary
Standard public school
449 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Waller Mill Elementary
Standard public school
445 students
Similar elementary 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 (~838 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Stonehouse Elementary
How many students attend Stonehouse Elementary?
Stonehouse Elementary has 838 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Williamsburg, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stonehouse Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stonehouse Elementary is 16.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stonehouse Elementary?
24.2% of students at Stonehouse Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stonehouse Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Stonehouse Elementary is White at 59.2% of enrollment, in Williamsburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stonehouse Elementary?
Stonehouse Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Stonehouse Elementary rank among elementary schools in Williamsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Stonehouse Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Williamsburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Williamsburg on the city page.
Is Stonehouse Elementary a good school?
Stonehouse Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools?
Besides Stonehouse Elementary, Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools also operates Warhill High (1,277 students), Lafayette High (1,247 students), and Jamestown High (1,243 students). See the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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