- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lynchburg, VA
Tomahawk Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Tomahawk Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510060000232
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tomahawk Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Virginia schools.
- #6 of 14
- schools in Lynchburg · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 73.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Tomahawk Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tomahawk Elementary ranks #6 of 14 schools in Lynchburg, VA.
School address
District: Campbell County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510060000232 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Tomahawk Elementary held near 679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 44.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 510060000232 · Lynchburg, VA Other · MID · TRAD
667 enr · 15.2:1 · 73.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookville High (1,017 students)
Tomahawk Elementary held near 679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 44.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Tomahawk Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brookville Hig
Brookville High
1,017 students
- Rustburg High
Rustburg High
836 students
- This school
Tomahawk Elementary
667 students
- Brookville Mid
Brookville Middle
648 students
- Leesville Road
Leesville Road Elementary
646 students
- Rustburg Middl
Rustburg Middle
626 students
What this shows Tomahawk Elementary reports 667 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tomahawk Elementary compares
Tomahawk 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.9% | ▲ 28% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 667 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
667
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Virginia - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,250
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 62.7%
African American 15.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Tomahawk Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Campbell County Public Schools reports $13,250 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tomahawk Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rustburg High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brookville Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leesville Road Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rustburg Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tomahawk Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Lynchburg
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Leesville Road Elementary
Standard public school
646 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Heritage Elementary
Standard public school
448 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Sheffield Elementary
Standard public school
443 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Robert S. Payne Elementary
Standard public school
435 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Bedford Hills Elementary
Standard public school
402 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Linkhorne Elementary
Standard public school
378 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~667 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tomahawk Elementary
How many students attend Tomahawk Elementary?
Tomahawk Elementary has 667 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lynchburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 685 (2022-23) → 679 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tomahawk Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tomahawk Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tomahawk Elementary?
73.9% of students at Tomahawk Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tomahawk Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Tomahawk Elementary is White at 62.7% of enrollment, in Lynchburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tomahawk Elementary?
Tomahawk Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Tomahawk Elementary rank among schools in Lynchburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Tomahawk Elementary ranks #6 of 14 schools in Lynchburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lynchburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Campbell County Public Schools?
Besides Tomahawk Elementary, Campbell County Public Schools also operates Brookville High (1,017 students), Rustburg High (836 students), and Brookville Middle (648 students). See the Campbell County Public Schools district page for the complete list.