- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Danville, VA
Stony Mill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Stony Mill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510294001226
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stony Mill Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Danville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 81.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Stony Mill Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stony Mill Elementary ranks #2 of 6 schools in Danville, VA.
School address
District: Pittsylvania County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510294001226 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Stony Mill Elementary held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 510294001226 · Danville, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 13.8:1 · 81.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Tunstall High (800 students)
Stony Mill Elementary held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Stony Mill Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tunstall High
Tunstall High
800 students
- Twin Springs E
Twin Springs Elementary
618 students
- Tunstall Middl
Tunstall Middle
609 students
- Chatham High
Chatham High
609 students
- Dan River High
Dan River High
583 students
- This school
Stony Mill Elementary
440 students
What this shows Stony Mill Elementary reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stony Mill Elementary compares
Stony Mill 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 42% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Virginia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,072
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 440 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.0%
African American 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Stony Mill Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pittsylvania County Public Schools reports $14,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stony Mill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Twin Springs Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tunstall Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chatham High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dan River High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stony Mill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Danville
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Twin Springs Elementary
Standard public school
618 students 14:1 students per teacher
Brosville Elementary
Standard public school
219 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus
Standard public school
163 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
The Northside Preschool
Standard public school
137 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Grove Park Preschool
Standard public school
122 students 11.1:1 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 (~440 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Stony Mill Elementary
How many students attend Stony Mill Elementary?
Stony Mill Elementary has 440 students enrolled. It is a public school in Danville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stony Mill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stony Mill Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 12% 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 Stony Mill Elementary?
81.9% of students at Stony Mill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stony Mill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Stony Mill Elementary is White at 67.0% of enrollment, in Danville, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stony Mill Elementary?
Stony Mill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Stony Mill Elementary rank among schools in Danville?
By Resource Investment Index, Stony Mill Elementary ranks #2 of 6 schools in Danville, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Danville on the city page.
What other schools are in Pittsylvania County Public Schools?
Besides Stony Mill Elementary, Pittsylvania County Public Schools also operates Tunstall High (800 students), Twin Springs Elementary (618 students), and Tunstall Middle (609 students). See the Pittsylvania County Public Schools district page for the complete list.