- Enrollment
- 1,361
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winchester, VA
Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510405001782
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #9 of 12
- schools in Winchester · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 76.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary ranks #9 of 12 schools in Winchester, VA.
School address
District: Winchester City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510405001782 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary shrank from 441 students in 2022-23 to 414 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE held 31.8 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 510405001782 · Winchester, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 13.4:1 · 76.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: John Handley High (1,361 students)
Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary shrank from 441 students in 2022-23 to 414 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE held 31.8 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Handley H
John Handley High
1,361 students
- Daniel Morgan
Daniel Morgan Middle
642 students
- John Kerr Elem
John Kerr Elementary
583 students
- Daniel Morgan
Daniel Morgan Intermediate
575 students
- This school 415
Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary
415 students
- Garland R. Qua 410
Garland R. Quarles Elementary
410 students
What this shows Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary compares
Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.9% | ▲ 34% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Virginia - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$18,463
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.4%
White 19.0%
African American 12.0%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Winchester City Public Schools reports $18,463 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Handley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Daniel Morgan Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Kerr Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Daniel Morgan Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garland R. Quarles Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Winchester
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Evendale Elementary
Standard public school
618 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Redbud Run Elementary
Standard public school
614 students 15:1 students per teacher
Greenwood Mill Elementary
Standard public school
599 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Armel Elementary
Standard public school
589 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
John Kerr Elementary
Standard public school
583 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Gainesboro Elementary
Standard public school
483 students 15.1:1 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 (~415 students)
Frequently asked questions about Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary
How many students attend Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary?
Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary has 415 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winchester, VA. CCD year-over-year: 441 (2022-23) → 414 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary is 13.4:1, 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 Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary?
76.9% of students at Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 55.4% of enrollment, in Winchester, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary?
Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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).
How does Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary rank among schools in Winchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary ranks #9 of 12 schools in Winchester, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Winchester on the city page.
What other schools are in Winchester City Public Schools?
Besides Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary, Winchester City Public Schools also operates John Handley High (1,361 students), Daniel Morgan Middle (642 students), and John Kerr Elementary (583 students). See the Winchester City Public Schools district page for the complete list.