- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Abingdon, VA
Watauga Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Watauga Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510390001986
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Watauga Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Abingdon · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 65.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Watauga Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Watauga Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Abingdon, VA.
School address
District: Washington County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510390001986 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Watauga Elementary held near 568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 510390001986 · Abingdon, VA Other · MID · TRAD
581 enr · 15.3:1 · 65.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Abingdon High (914 students)
Watauga Elementary held near 568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Watauga 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
- This school
Watauga Elementary
581 students
- Meadowview Ele
Meadowview Elementary
544 students
What this shows Watauga Elementary reports 581 students on the CCD universe file.
How Watauga Elementary compares
Watauga 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.7% | ▲ 14% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 581 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
581
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Virginia - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.7%
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
$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 581 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.6, Watauga 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 Watauga Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| E.B. Stanley Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John S. Battle High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| High Point Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowview Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Watauga 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
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Abingdon
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 (~581 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Watauga Elementary
How many students attend Watauga Elementary?
Watauga Elementary has 581 students enrolled. It is a public school in Abingdon, VA. CCD year-over-year: 557 (2022-23) → 568 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watauga Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Watauga Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 10% 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 Watauga Elementary?
65.7% of students at Watauga Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Watauga Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Watauga Elementary is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Abingdon, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Watauga Elementary?
Watauga 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 Watauga Elementary rank among schools in Abingdon?
By Resource Investment Index, Watauga Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Abingdon, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Abingdon on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington County Public Schools?
Besides Watauga 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.