- Enrollment
- 1,260
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sutherland, VA
Sutherland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sutherland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510117000416
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sutherland Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 83.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 548
- students enrolled
Sutherland Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Dinwiddie County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510117000416 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Sutherland Elementary held near 573 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 510117000416 · Sutherland, VA Other · MID · TRAD
548 enr · 14.4:1 · 83.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Dinwiddie County High (1,260 students)
Sutherland Elementary held near 573 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Sutherland Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dinwiddie Coun
Dinwiddie County High
1,260 students
- Dinwiddie Coun
Dinwiddie County Middle
919 students
- This school
Sutherland Elementary
548 students
- Southside Elem 446
Southside Elementary
446 students
- Midway Element 352
Midway Elementary
352 students
- Dinwiddie Elem 341
Dinwiddie Elementary
341 students
What this shows Sutherland Elementary reports 548 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sutherland Elementary compares
Sutherland 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.2% | ▲ 44% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 548 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
548
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in Virginia - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,552
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 548 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 41.4%
White 35.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 9.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Sutherland Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dinwiddie County Public Schools reports $14,552 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sutherland Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinwiddie County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dinwiddie County Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Midway Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dinwiddie Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sutherland Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~548 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sutherland Elementary
How many students attend Sutherland Elementary?
Sutherland Elementary has 548 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sutherland, VA. CCD year-over-year: 554 (2022-23) → 573 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sutherland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sutherland Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sutherland Elementary?
83.2% of students at Sutherland Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sutherland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sutherland Elementary is African American at 41.4% of enrollment, in Sutherland, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sutherland Elementary?
Sutherland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Dinwiddie County Public Schools?
Besides Sutherland Elementary, Dinwiddie County Public Schools also operates Dinwiddie County High (1,260 students), Dinwiddie County Middle (919 students), and Southside Elementary (446 students). See the Dinwiddie County Public Schools district page for the complete list.