- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marshall, VA
W.G. Coleman Elementary
Federal NCES profile for W.G. Coleman Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510132000615
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W.G. Coleman Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Marshall · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
W.G. Coleman Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W.G. Coleman Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Marshall, VA.
School address
District: Fauquier County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510132000615 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
W.G. Coleman Elementary shrank from 337 students in 2022-23 to 318 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 510132000615 · Marshall, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 14.8:1 · 31.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty High (1,313 students)
W.G. Coleman Elementary shrank from 337 students in 2022-23 to 318 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
W.G. Coleman Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty High
Liberty High
1,313 students
- Kettle Run Hig
Kettle Run High
1,175 students
- Fauquier High
Fauquier High
1,156 students
- Cedar Lee Midd
Cedar Lee Middle
861 students
- W.C. Taylor Mi
W.C. Taylor Middle
623 students
- This school 355
W.G. Coleman Elementary
355 students
What this shows W.G. Coleman Elementary reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How W.G. Coleman Elementary compares
W.G. Coleman 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▼ 45% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in Virginia - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.5%
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
$15,817
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.3%
Hispanic or Latino 29.3%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, W.G. Coleman Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fauquier County Public Schools reports $15,817 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W.G. Coleman Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kettle Run High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fauquier High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedar Lee Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W.C. Taylor Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W.G. Coleman Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,175
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,156
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Marshall
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 (~355 students)
Frequently asked questions about W.G. Coleman Elementary
How many students attend W.G. Coleman Elementary?
W.G. Coleman Elementary has 355 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marshall, VA. CCD year-over-year: 337 (2022-23) → 318 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W.G. Coleman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at W.G. Coleman Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at W.G. Coleman Elementary?
31.5% of students at W.G. Coleman Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W.G. Coleman Elementary?
The largest demographic group at W.G. Coleman Elementary is White at 58.3% of enrollment, in Marshall, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W.G. Coleman Elementary?
W.G. Coleman Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 W.G. Coleman Elementary rank among public schools in Marshall?
By Resource Investment Index, W.G. Coleman Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Marshall, 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 Fauquier County Public Schools?
Besides W.G. Coleman Elementary, Fauquier County Public Schools also operates Liberty High (1,313 students), Kettle Run High (1,175 students), and Fauquier High (1,156 students). See the Fauquier County Public Schools district page for the complete list.