- Enrollment
- 1,240
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Amherst, VA
Temperance Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Temperance Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 76/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510021000075
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Temperance Elementary earns 76/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Amherst · Resource Index
- 76
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 78.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Temperance Elementary has class sizes smaller than 93% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Temperance Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Amherst, VA.
School address
District: Amherst County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510021000075 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Temperance Elementary grew from 92 students in 2022-23 to 102 in 2023-24 (+10.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.5 → 7.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 510021000075 · Amherst, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
93 enr · 10.3:1 · 78.3% lunch · RII 76
Nearest enrollment peer: Amherst County High (1,240 students)
Temperance Elementary grew from 92 students in 2022-23 to 102 in 2023-24 (+10.9%). Teacher FTE lost 9.5 → 7.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Temperance Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Amherst County
Amherst County High
1,240 students
- Monelison Midd 469
Monelison Middle
469 students
- Madison Height 449
Madison Heights Elementary
449 students
- Amelon Element 415
Amelon Elementary
415 students
- Amherst Middle 371
Amherst Middle
371 students
- This school 93
Temperance Elementary
93 students
What this shows Temperance Elementary reports 93 students on the CCD universe file.
How Temperance Elementary compares
Temperance 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 26% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.3% | ▲ 36% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 93 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
93
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 7% in Virginia - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
3.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,301
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 93 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.1%
African American 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 3.2%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, Temperance Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Amherst County Public Schools reports $14,301 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Temperance Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monelison Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Heights Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amelon Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amherst Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Temperance Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Amherst
2 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 (~93 students)
Frequently asked questions about Temperance Elementary
How many students attend Temperance Elementary?
Temperance Elementary has 93 students enrolled. It is a public school in Amherst, VA. CCD year-over-year: 92 (2022-23) → 102 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Temperance Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Temperance Elementary is 10.3:1, which is 26% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 34% 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 Temperance Elementary?
78.3% of students at Temperance Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Temperance Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Temperance Elementary is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Amherst, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Temperance Elementary?
Temperance Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 76/100 (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 Temperance Elementary rank among schools in Amherst?
By Resource Investment Index, Temperance Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Amherst, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Amherst on the city page.
What other schools are in Amherst County Public Schools?
Besides Temperance Elementary, Amherst County Public Schools also operates Amherst County High (1,240 students), Monelison Middle (469 students), and Madison Heights Elementary (449 students). See the Amherst County Public Schools district page for the complete list.