- Enrollment
- 201
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dendron, VA
Surry Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Surry Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510375002002
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Surry Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Dendron · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 87.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Surry Elementary has class sizes smaller than 86% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Surry Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dendron, VA.
School address
District: Surry County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510375002002 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Surry Elementary held near 283 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 510375002002 · Dendron, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 11.2:1 · 87.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Luther P. Jackson Middle (201 students)
Surry Elementary held near 283 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Surry Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Surry Elementary
292 students
- Luther P. Jack
Luther P. Jackson Middle
201 students
- Surry County H
Surry County High
198 students
What this shows Surry Elementary reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Surry Elementary compares
Surry 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.1% | ▲ 51% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 14% in Virginia - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$25,743
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.2%
African American 42.8%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Surry Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Surry County Public Schools reports $25,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Surry Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luther P. Jackson Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Surry County High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Surry Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~292 students)
Frequently asked questions about Surry Elementary
How many students attend Surry Elementary?
Surry Elementary has 292 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dendron, VA. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 283 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Surry Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Surry Elementary is 11.2:1, which is 19% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 29% 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 Surry Elementary?
87.1% of students at Surry Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Surry Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Surry Elementary is White at 43.2% of enrollment, in Dendron, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Surry Elementary?
Surry Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Surry Elementary rank among public schools in Dendron?
By Resource Investment Index, Surry Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dendron, 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 Surry County Public Schools?
Besides Surry Elementary, Surry County Public Schools also operates Luther P. Jackson Middle (201 students) and Surry County High (198 students). See the Surry County Public Schools district page for the complete list.