- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nathalie, VA
Sydnor Jennings Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sydnor Jennings Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510177000720
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sydnor Jennings Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 92.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 157
- students enrolled
Sydnor Jennings Elementary has class sizes smaller than 98% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Halifax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510177000720 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Sydnor Jennings Elementary shrank from 192 students in 2022-23 to 181 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.3 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 510177000720 · Nathalie, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
157 enr · 8.7:1 · 92.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Halifax County High (1,282 students)
Sydnor Jennings Elementary shrank from 192 students in 2022-23 to 181 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 18.3 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Sydnor Jennings Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Halifax County
Halifax County High
1,282 students
- Halifax County
Halifax County Middle
847 students
- South Boston E
South Boston Elementary
683 students
- Cluster Spring
Cluster Springs Elementary
572 students
- Sinai Elementa 243
Sinai Elementary
243 students
- This school 157
Sydnor Jennings Elementary
157 students
What this shows Sydnor Jennings Elementary reports 157 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sydnor Jennings Elementary compares
Sydnor Jennings Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.7:1 | ▼ 37% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.2% | ▲ 60% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
157
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 2% in Virginia - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.5%
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
$15,238
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 157 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.4%
African American 35.0%
Two or More 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Largest group: White at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Sydnor Jennings Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Halifax County Public Schools reports $15,238 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sydnor Jennings Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Halifax County Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Boston Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cluster Springs Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sinai Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sydnor Jennings Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Nathalie
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 (~157 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sydnor Jennings Elementary
How many students attend Sydnor Jennings Elementary?
Sydnor Jennings Elementary has 157 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nathalie, VA. CCD year-over-year: 192 (2022-23) → 181 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sydnor Jennings Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sydnor Jennings Elementary is 8.7:1, which is 37% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 45% 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 Sydnor Jennings Elementary?
92.2% of students at Sydnor Jennings Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sydnor Jennings Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sydnor Jennings Elementary is White at 48.4% of enrollment, in Nathalie, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sydnor Jennings Elementary?
Sydnor Jennings 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).
What other schools are in Halifax County Public Schools?
Besides Sydnor Jennings Elementary, Halifax County Public Schools also operates Halifax County High (1,282 students), Halifax County Middle (847 students), and South Boston Elementary (683 students). See the Halifax County Public Schools district page for the complete list.