- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Troutville, VA
Troutville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Troutville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510042000173
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Troutville Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Troutville · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 29.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Troutville Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Troutville Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Troutville, VA.
School address
District: Botetourt County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510042000173 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Troutville Elementary held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 510042000173 · Troutville, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
247 enr · 13.7:1 · 29.1% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Lord Botetourt High (963 students)
Troutville Elementary held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Troutville Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lord Botetourt
Lord Botetourt High
963 students
- Read Mountain
Read Mountain Middle
670 students
- James River Hi
James River High
464 students
- Colonial Eleme
Colonial Elementary
439 students
- Greenfield Ele
Greenfield Elementary
435 students
- This school 247
Troutville Elementary
247 students
What this shows Troutville Elementary reports 247 students on the CCD universe file.
How Troutville Elementary compares
Troutville 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▼ 49% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
247
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 49% in Virginia - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.5%
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
$13,903
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 247 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 86.6%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.4, Troutville Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Botetourt County Public Schools reports $13,903 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Troutville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Botetourt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Read Mountain Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James River High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colonial Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenfield Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Troutville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Troutville
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 (~247 students)
Frequently asked questions about Troutville Elementary
How many students attend Troutville Elementary?
Troutville Elementary has 247 students enrolled. It is a public school in Troutville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 247 (2022-23) → 258 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Troutville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Troutville Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 13% 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 Troutville Elementary?
29.1% of students at Troutville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Troutville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Troutville Elementary is White at 86.6% of enrollment, in Troutville, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Troutville Elementary?
Troutville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Troutville Elementary rank among schools in Troutville?
By Resource Investment Index, Troutville Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Troutville, 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 Botetourt County Public Schools?
Besides Troutville Elementary, Botetourt County Public Schools also operates Lord Botetourt High (963 students), Read Mountain Middle (670 students), and James River High (464 students). See the Botetourt County Public Schools district page for the complete list.