- Enrollment
- 1,220
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lynchburg, VA
William M. Bass Elementary
Federal NCES profile for William M. Bass Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510234000970
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William M. Bass Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 14
- schools in Lynchburg · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 91.4%
- free-lunch eligible
William M. Bass Elementary has class sizes smaller than 81% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William M. Bass Elementary ranks #3 of 14 schools in Lynchburg, VA.
School address
District: Lynchburg City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510234000970 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
William M. Bass Elementary grew from 175 students in 2022-23 to 196 in 2023-24 (+12.0%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 510234000970 · Lynchburg, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
188 enr · 11.8:1 · 91.4% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: E.C. Glass High (1,220 students)
William M. Bass Elementary grew from 175 students in 2022-23 to 196 in 2023-24 (+12.0%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
William M. Bass Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- E.C. Glass Hig
E.C. Glass High
1,220 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High
1,113 students
- Sandusky Middl
Sandusky Middle
583 students
- Paul Laurence
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation
531 students
- Linkhorne Midd
Linkhorne Middle
519 students
- This school 188
William M. Bass Elementary
188 students
What this shows William M. Bass Elementary reports 188 students on the CCD universe file.
How William M. Bass Elementary compares
William M. Bass 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 15% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.4% | ▲ 59% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 188 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
188
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 19% in Virginia - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,083
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 188 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 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
African American 45.7%
White 22.9%
Two or More 19.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, William M. Bass Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lynchburg City Public Schools reports $17,083 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William M. Bass Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| E.C. Glass High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandusky Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Linkhorne Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William M. Bass Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Lynchburg
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Tomahawk Elementary
Standard public school
667 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Leesville Road Elementary
Standard public school
646 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Heritage Elementary
Standard public school
448 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Sheffield Elementary
Standard public school
443 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Robert S. Payne Elementary
Standard public school
435 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Bedford Hills Elementary
Standard public school
402 students 12.2:1 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 (~188 students)
Frequently asked questions about William M. Bass Elementary
How many students attend William M. Bass Elementary?
William M. Bass Elementary has 188 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lynchburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 175 (2022-23) → 196 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William M. Bass Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William M. Bass Elementary is 11.8:1, which is 15% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 25% 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 William M. Bass Elementary?
91.4% of students at William M. Bass Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William M. Bass Elementary?
The largest demographic group at William M. Bass Elementary is African American at 45.7% of enrollment, in Lynchburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William M. Bass Elementary?
William M. Bass Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 William M. Bass Elementary rank among schools in Lynchburg?
By Resource Investment Index, William M. Bass Elementary ranks #3 of 14 schools in Lynchburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lynchburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Lynchburg City Public Schools?
Besides William M. Bass Elementary, Lynchburg City Public Schools also operates E.C. Glass High (1,220 students), Heritage High (1,113 students), and Sandusky Middle (583 students). See the Lynchburg City Public Schools district page for the complete list.