- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Point, VA
West Point Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Point Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510395001762
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Point Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 409
- students enrolled
West Point Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: West Point Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510395001762 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
West Point Elementary grew from 370 students in 2022-23 to 389 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 510395001762 · West Point, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 13.2:1 · 34.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: West Point Middle/High (434 students)
West Point Elementary grew from 370 students in 2022-23 to 389 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
How West Point Elementary compares
West Point Elementary is a growing 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▼ 39% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 40% in Virginia - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.3%
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
$15,928
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.9%
African American 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, West Point Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Point Public Schools reports $15,928 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Point Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Point Middle/High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Point Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in West Point
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 (~409 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Point Elementary
How many students attend West Point Elementary?
West Point Elementary has 409 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Point, VA. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Point Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Point Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 5% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 16% 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 West Point Elementary?
34.9% of students at West Point Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Point Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Point Elementary is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in West Point, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Point Elementary?
West Point Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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).
What other schools are in West Point Public Schools?
Besides West Point Elementary, West Point Public Schools also operates West Point Middle/High (434 students). See the West Point Public Schools district page for the complete list.