- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tappahannock, VA
Tappahannock Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Tappahannock Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510120000421
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tappahannock Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Tappahannock · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 400
- students enrolled
Tappahannock Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tappahannock Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tappahannock, VA.
School address
District: Essex County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510120000421 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+88 students YoY
Tappahannock Elementary grew from 334 students in 2022-23 to 422 in 2023-24 (+26.3%).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+88 students YoY 510120000421 · Tappahannock, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 13.8:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Essex High (393 students)
Tappahannock Elementary grew from 334 students in 2022-23 to 422 in 2023-24 (+26.3%). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Tappahannock Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tappahannock Elementary
400 students
- Essex High
Essex High
393 students
- James H. Cary
James H. Cary Intermediate
299 students
What this shows Tappahannock Elementary reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tappahannock Elementary compares
Tappahannock Elementary is a growing 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Virginia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,613
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 53.3%
White 25.5%
Two or More 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Tappahannock Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Essex County Public Schools reports $17,613 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tappahannock Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| James H. Cary Intermediate | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tappahannock Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Tappahannock
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 (~400 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tappahannock Elementary
How many students attend Tappahannock Elementary?
Tappahannock Elementary has 400 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tappahannock, VA. CCD year-over-year: 334 (2022-23) → 422 (2023-24), up 88.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tappahannock Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tappahannock Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tappahannock Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Tappahannock Elementary is African American at 53.3% of enrollment, in Tappahannock, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tappahannock Elementary?
Tappahannock Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Tappahannock Elementary rank among public schools in Tappahannock?
By Resource Investment Index, Tappahannock Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tappahannock, 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 Essex County Public Schools?
Besides Tappahannock Elementary, Essex County Public Schools also operates Essex High (393 students) and James H. Cary Intermediate (299 students). See the Essex County Public Schools district page for the complete list.