- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arrington, VA
Tye River Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Tye River Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510258001160
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tye River Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 78.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 360
- students enrolled
Tye River Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Nelson County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510258001160 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Tye River Elementary held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 510258001160 · Arrington, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
360 enr · 13.3:1 · 78.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Nelson County High (486 students)
Tye River Elementary held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Tye River Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nelson County
Nelson County High
486 students
- This school
Tye River Elementary
360 students
- Nelson Middle
Nelson Middle
328 students
- Rockfish River
Rockfish River Elementary
318 students
What this shows Tye River Elementary reports 360 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tye River Elementary compares
Tye River 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.9% | ▲ 37% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 42% in Virginia - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,458
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.1%
African American 16.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Tye River Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nelson County Public Schools reports $19,458 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tye River Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nelson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rockfish River Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tye River Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~360 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tye River Elementary
How many students attend Tye River Elementary?
Tye River Elementary has 360 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arrington, VA. CCD year-over-year: 355 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tye River Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tye River Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 15% 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 Tye River Elementary?
78.9% of students at Tye River Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tye River Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Tye River Elementary is White at 68.1% of enrollment, in Arrington, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tye River Elementary?
Tye River Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Nelson County Public Schools?
Besides Tye River Elementary, Nelson County Public Schools also operates Nelson County High (486 students), Nelson Middle (328 students), and Rockfish River Elementary (318 students). See the Nelson County Public Schools district page for the complete list.