Enrollment
254
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bristol, VA
Stonewall Jackson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Stonewall Jackson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510045000177
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stonewall Jackson Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Bristol · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 254
- students enrolled
Stonewall Jackson Elementary has class sizes larger than 96% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stonewall Jackson Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in Bristol, VA.
School address
District: Bristol City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510045000177 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stonewall Jackson Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stonewall Jackson Elementary
Stonewall Jackson Elementary is a small combined-grade school in Bristol, Virginia, enrolling 254 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.1:1 is larger than about 96% of Virginia schools and 30% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 254 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 254 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 27.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Bristol's public schools, it stands alongside High Point Elementary (582 students): Stonewall Jackson Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.1:1 vs 14.2:1).
Bristol City Public Schools also operates Virginia High (638 students) and Virginia Middle (452 students) alongside Stonewall Jackson 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 Stonewall Jackson Elementary compares
Stonewall Jackson 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 30% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 96% in Virginia - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$15,529
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bristol City Public Schools, which includes Stonewall Jackson Elementary.
$15,529
Per student
+6%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.2%
State 49.5%
Federal 27.3%
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 Stonewall Jackson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Virginia Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joseph Van Pelt Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington-Lee Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland View Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stonewall Jackson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Bristol
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
High Point Elementary
Standard public school
582 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Joseph Van Pelt Elementary
Standard public school
417 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Valley Institute Elementary
Standard public school
250 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Washington-Lee Elementary
Standard public school
224 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Highland View Elementary
Standard public school
175 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
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.
Similar enrollment (~254 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Stonewall Jackson Elementary
How many students attend Stonewall Jackson Elementary?
Stonewall Jackson Elementary has 254 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bristol, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stonewall Jackson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stonewall Jackson Elementary is 18.1:1, which is 30% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stonewall Jackson Elementary?
Stonewall Jackson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Stonewall Jackson Elementary rank among schools in Bristol?
By Resource Investment Index, Stonewall Jackson Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in Bristol, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bristol on the city page.
Is Stonewall Jackson Elementary a good school?
Stonewall Jackson Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 Bristol City Public Schools?
Besides Stonewall Jackson Elementary, Bristol City Public Schools also operates Virginia High (638 students), Virginia Middle (452 students), and Joseph Van Pelt Elementary (417 students). See the Bristol City Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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