- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stuarts Draft, VA
Stuarts Draft Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Stuarts Draft Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510030000131
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stuarts Draft Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Stuarts Draft · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Stuarts Draft Elementary has class sizes larger than 91% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stuarts Draft Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Stuarts Draft, VA.
School address
District: Augusta County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510030000131 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Stuarts Draft Elementary held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 510030000131 · Stuarts Draft, VA Other · MID · TRAD
646 enr · 17:1 · 45.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilson Memorial High (837 students)
Stuarts Draft Elementary held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Stuarts Draft Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilson Memoria
Wilson Memorial High
837 students
- Edward G. Clym
Edward G. Clymore Elementary
803 students
- Fort Defiance
Fort Defiance High
731 students
- Riverheads Ele
Riverheads Elementary
714 students
- Stuarts Draft
Stuarts Draft High
668 students
- This school
Stuarts Draft Elementary
646 students
What this shows Stuarts Draft Elementary reports 646 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stuarts Draft Elementary compares
Stuarts Draft 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▼ 21% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 646 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
646
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 91% in Virginia - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.2%
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
$13,991
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.1%
Two or More 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
African American 4.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Stuarts Draft Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Augusta County Public Schools reports $13,991 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stuarts Draft Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Memorial High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edward G. Clymore Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Defiance High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverheads Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stuarts Draft High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stuarts Draft Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools in Stuarts Draft
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 (~646 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stuarts Draft Elementary
How many students attend Stuarts Draft Elementary?
Stuarts Draft Elementary has 646 students enrolled. It is a public school in Stuarts Draft, VA. CCD year-over-year: 586 (2022-23) → 613 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stuarts Draft Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stuarts Draft Elementary is 17:1, which is 22% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stuarts Draft Elementary?
45.7% of students at Stuarts Draft Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stuarts Draft Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Stuarts Draft Elementary is White at 74.1% of enrollment, in Stuarts Draft, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stuarts Draft Elementary?
Stuarts Draft Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Stuarts Draft Elementary rank among public schools in Stuarts Draft?
By Resource Investment Index, Stuarts Draft Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Stuarts Draft, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Augusta County Public Schools?
Besides Stuarts Draft Elementary, Augusta County Public Schools also operates Wilson Memorial High (837 students), Edward G. Clymore Elementary (803 students), and Fort Defiance High (731 students). See the Augusta County Public Schools district page for the complete list.