- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vinton, VA
W.E. Cundiff Elementary
Federal NCES profile for W.E. Cundiff Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510333001459
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W.E. Cundiff Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Vinton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 73.1%
- free-lunch eligible
W.E. Cundiff Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W.E. Cundiff Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Vinton, VA.
School address
District: Roanoke County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510333001459 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
W.E. Cundiff Elementary held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.5 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 510333001459 · Vinton, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
486 enr · 13.1:1 · 73.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: William Byrd High (1,134 students)
W.E. Cundiff Elementary held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.5 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
W.E. Cundiff Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Byrd H
William Byrd High
1,134 students
- Cave Spring Hi
Cave Spring High
1,046 students
- Northside High
Northside High
919 students
- Hidden Valley
Hidden Valley High
832 students
- William Byrd M
William Byrd Middle
802 students
- This school
W.E. Cundiff Elementary
486 students
What this shows W.E. Cundiff Elementary reports 486 students on the CCD universe file.
How W.E. Cundiff Elementary compares
W.E. Cundiff 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.1% | ▲ 27% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 38% in Virginia - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.0%
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
$13,365
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 486 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.0%
Two or More 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
African American 6.8%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, W.E. Cundiff Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roanoke County Public Schools reports $13,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W.E. Cundiff Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Byrd High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cave Spring High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hidden Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Byrd Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W.E. Cundiff Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Vinton
1 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 (~486 students)
Frequently asked questions about W.E. Cundiff Elementary
How many students attend W.E. Cundiff Elementary?
W.E. Cundiff Elementary has 486 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vinton, VA. CCD year-over-year: 490 (2022-23) → 496 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at W.E. Cundiff Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at W.E. Cundiff Elementary is 13.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 17% 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 W.E. Cundiff Elementary?
73.1% of students at W.E. Cundiff Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W.E. Cundiff Elementary?
The largest demographic group at W.E. Cundiff Elementary is White at 72.0% of enrollment, in Vinton, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W.E. Cundiff Elementary?
W.E. Cundiff Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 W.E. Cundiff Elementary rank among public schools in Vinton?
By Resource Investment Index, W.E. Cundiff Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Vinton, 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 Roanoke County Public Schools?
Besides W.E. Cundiff Elementary, Roanoke County Public Schools also operates William Byrd High (1,134 students), Cave Spring High (1,046 students), and Northside High (919 students). See the Roanoke County Public Schools district page for the complete list.