- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stuart, VA
Stuart Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Stuart Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510288001191
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stuart Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 80.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 361
- students enrolled
Stuart Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Patrick County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510288001191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Stuart Elementary held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 510288001191 · Stuart, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 15:1 · 80.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Patrick County High (795 students)
Stuart Elementary held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Stuart Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Patrick County
Patrick County High
795 students
- This school
Stuart Elementary
361 students
- Meadows of Dan 300
Meadows of Dan Elementary
300 students
- Patrick Spring 241
Patrick Springs Primary
241 students
- Blue Ridge Ele 223
Blue Ridge Elementary
223 students
- Hardin Reynold 203
Hardin Reynolds Memorial School
203 students
What this shows Stuart Elementary reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stuart Elementary compares
Stuart 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.8% | ▲ 40% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 68% in Virginia - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.4%
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
$13,922
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
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 3.6%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, Stuart Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Patrick County Public Schools reports $13,922 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stuart Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadows of Dan Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Patrick Springs Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blue Ridge Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hardin Reynolds Memorial School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stuart Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Stuart
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~361 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stuart Elementary
How many students attend Stuart Elementary?
Stuart Elementary has 361 students enrolled. It is a public school in Stuart, VA. CCD year-over-year: 380 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stuart Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stuart Elementary is 15:1, which is 8% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stuart Elementary?
80.8% of students at Stuart Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stuart Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Stuart Elementary is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in Stuart, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stuart Elementary?
Stuart Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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).
What other schools are in Patrick County Public Schools?
Besides Stuart Elementary, Patrick County Public Schools also operates Patrick County High (795 students), Meadows of Dan Elementary (300 students), and Patrick Springs Primary (241 students). See the Patrick County Public Schools district page for the complete list.