- Enrollment
- 1,913
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spotsylvania, VA
Wilderness Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wilderness Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510364001870
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilderness Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Virginia schools.
- #5 of 8
- schools in Spotsylvania · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 64.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilderness Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilderness Elementary ranks #5 of 8 schools in Spotsylvania, VA.
School address
District: Spotsylvania County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510364001870 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Wilderness Elementary held near 650 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 42.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 510364001870 · Spotsylvania, VA Other · MID · TRAD
647 enr · 15.4:1 · 64.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverbend High (1,913 students)
Wilderness Elementary held near 650 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 42.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Wilderness Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverbend High
Riverbend High
1,913 students
- Massaponax Hig
Massaponax High
1,692 students
- Courtland High
Courtland High
1,497 students
- Spotsylvania H
Spotsylvania High
1,394 students
- Chancellor Hig
Chancellor High
1,321 students
- This school 647
Wilderness Elementary
647 students
What this shows Wilderness Elementary reports 647 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilderness Elementary compares
Wilderness 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.9% | ▲ 13% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 647 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
647
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Virginia - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,858
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 647 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.3%
African American 16.4%
Two or More 11.3%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Wilderness Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spotsylvania County Public Schools reports $13,858 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilderness Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverbend High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Massaponax High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Courtland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spotsylvania High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chancellor High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilderness Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,692
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,497
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,321
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Spotsylvania
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Courthouse Road Elementary
Standard public school
762 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Riverview Elementary
Standard public school
691 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Brock Road Elementary
Standard public school
651 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Spotsylvania Elementary
Standard public school
623 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Courtland Elementary
Standard public school
548 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Livingston Elementary
Standard public school
479 students 17.7:1 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 (~647 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilderness Elementary
How many students attend Wilderness Elementary?
Wilderness Elementary has 647 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spotsylvania, VA. CCD year-over-year: 656 (2022-23) → 650 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilderness Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilderness Elementary is 15.4:1, which is 11% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilderness Elementary?
64.9% of students at Wilderness Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilderness Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wilderness Elementary is White at 43.4% of enrollment, in Spotsylvania, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilderness Elementary?
Wilderness Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Wilderness Elementary rank among schools in Spotsylvania?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilderness Elementary ranks #5 of 8 schools in Spotsylvania, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Spotsylvania on the city page.
What other schools are in Spotsylvania County Public Schools?
Besides Wilderness Elementary, Spotsylvania County Public Schools also operates Riverbend High (1,913 students), Massaponax High (1,692 students), and Courtland High (1,497 students). See the Spotsylvania County Public Schools district page for the complete list.