- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Stuarts Draft, VA
Stuarts Draft High
Federal NCES profile for Stuarts Draft High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510030000132
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stuarts Draft High earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Stuarts Draft · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 35.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Stuarts Draft High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stuarts Draft High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Stuarts Draft, VA.
School address
District: Augusta County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510030000132 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Stuarts Draft High held near 712 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 510030000132 · Stuarts Draft, VA High · MID · TRAD
668 enr · 13.6:1 · 35.8% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilson Memorial High (837 students)
Stuarts Draft High held near 712 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Stuarts Draft High 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
- This school
Stuarts Draft High
668 students
- Wilson Element
Wilson Elementary
655 students
What this shows Stuarts Draft High reports 668 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stuarts Draft High compares
Stuarts Draft High 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▼ 38% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 668 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
668
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 47% in Virginia - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 3.9%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, Stuarts Draft High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Memorial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edward G. Clymore Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Defiance High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverheads Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stuarts Draft High'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
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide high 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 (~668 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stuarts Draft High
How many students attend Stuarts Draft High?
Stuarts Draft High has 668 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stuarts Draft, VA. CCD year-over-year: 698 (2022-23) → 712 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stuarts Draft High?
The student-teacher ratio at Stuarts Draft High is 13.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 13% 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 Stuarts Draft High?
35.8% of students at Stuarts Draft High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stuarts Draft High?
The largest demographic group at Stuarts Draft High is White at 79.8% of enrollment, in Stuarts Draft, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stuarts Draft High?
Stuarts Draft High has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 High rank among public schools in Stuarts Draft?
By Resource Investment Index, Stuarts Draft High ranks #1 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 High, 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.