- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bristol, VA
Valley Institute Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Valley Institute Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510390001750
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Institute Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Bristol · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 80.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Institute Elementary has class sizes smaller than 96% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Institute Elementary ranks #1 of 6 schools in Bristol, VA.
School address
District: Washington County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510390001750 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Valley Institute Elementary held near 270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 510390001750 · Bristol, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
250 enr · 9.6:1 · 80.5% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Abingdon High (914 students)
Valley Institute Elementary held near 270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Valley Institute Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abingdon High
Abingdon High
914 students
- E.B. Stanley M
E.B. Stanley Middle
659 students
- John S. Battle
John S. Battle High
613 students
- High Point Ele
High Point Elementary
582 students
- Watauga Elemen
Watauga Elementary
581 students
- This school 250
Valley Institute Elementary
250 students
What this shows Valley Institute Elementary reports 250 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Institute Elementary compares
Valley Institute 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 31% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.5% | ▲ 40% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 4% in Virginia - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,125
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 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.2%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Largest group: White at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.9, Valley Institute Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington County Public Schools reports $14,125 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley Institute Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| E.B. Stanley Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John S. Battle High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High Point Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Watauga Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Institute Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Bristol
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
High Point Elementary
Standard public school
582 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Joseph Van Pelt Elementary
Standard public school
417 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Stonewall Jackson Elementary
Standard public school
254 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Washington-Lee Elementary
Standard public school
224 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Highland View Elementary
Standard public school
175 students 11.7:1 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 (~250 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley Institute Elementary
How many students attend Valley Institute Elementary?
Valley Institute Elementary has 250 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bristol, VA. CCD year-over-year: 277 (2022-23) → 270 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Institute Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Institute Elementary is 9.6:1, which is 31% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 39% 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 Valley Institute Elementary?
80.5% of students at Valley Institute Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Institute Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Valley Institute Elementary is White at 93.2% of enrollment, in Bristol, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Institute Elementary?
Valley Institute Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Valley Institute Elementary rank among schools in Bristol?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Institute Elementary ranks #1 of 6 schools in Bristol, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bristol on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington County Public Schools?
Besides Valley Institute Elementary, Washington County Public Schools also operates Abingdon High (914 students), E.B. Stanley Middle (659 students), and John S. Battle High (613 students). See the Washington County Public Schools district page for the complete list.