Enrollment
1,202
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nokesville, VA
The Nokesville School
Federal NCES profile for The Nokesville School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510313001311
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Nokesville School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Nokesville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
The Nokesville School has class sizes larger than 92% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Nokesville School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Nokesville, VA.
School address
District: Prince William County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510313001311 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
70.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.0%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Nokesville School compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Nokesville School
The Nokesville School is a large combined-grade school in Nokesville, Virginia, enrolling 1,202 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.2:1 is larger than about 92% of Virginia schools and 24% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,202 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 207 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #123.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 301 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Nokesville's public schools, it stands alongside T. Clay Wood Elementary (754 students): The Nokesville School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.2:1 vs 16.4:1).
Prince William County Public Schools also operates Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students) and Woodbridge High (2,898 students) alongside The Nokesville School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How The Nokesville School compares
The Nokesville School on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 62% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,202 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,202
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 92% in Virginia - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,913
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 59.4%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 5.2%
African American 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, The Nokesville School is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince William County Public Schools, which includes The Nokesville School.
$13,913
Per student
-5%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.2%
State 44.1%
Federal 8.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How The Nokesville School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles J. Colgan Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodbridge High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Osbourn Park High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gainesville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gar-Field High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Nokesville School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,956
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,898
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,661
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,648
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,524
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Nokesville
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,202 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about The Nokesville School
How many students attend The Nokesville School?
The Nokesville School has 1,202 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nokesville, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Nokesville School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Nokesville School is 17.2:1, which is 24% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Nokesville School?
22.0% of students at The Nokesville School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Nokesville School?
The largest demographic group at The Nokesville School is White at 59.4% of enrollment, in Nokesville, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Nokesville School?
The Nokesville School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Nokesville School rank among schools in Nokesville?
By Resource Investment Index, The Nokesville School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Nokesville, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Nokesville on the city page.
Is The Nokesville School a good school?
The Nokesville School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Prince William County Public Schools?
Besides The Nokesville School, Prince William County Public Schools also operates Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students), Woodbridge High (2,898 students), and Osbourn Park High (2,661 students). See the Prince William County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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