- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stafford, VA
Winding Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Winding Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510366001634
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winding Creek Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Stafford · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 28.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Winding Creek Elementary has class sizes larger than 97% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winding Creek Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Stafford, VA.
School address
District: Stafford County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510366001634 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Winding Creek Elementary held near 838 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 510366001634 · Stafford, VA Other · MID · TRAD
840 enr · 18.3:1 · 28.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View High (2,233 students)
Winding Creek Elementary held near 838 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Winding Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain View
Mountain View High
2,233 students
- Brooke Point H
Brooke Point High
2,199 students
- Stafford Senio
Stafford Senior High
2,198 students
- Colonial Forge
Colonial Forge High
2,122 students
- North Stafford
North Stafford High
1,982 students
- This school 840
Winding Creek Elementary
840 students
What this shows Winding Creek Elementary reports 840 students on the CCD universe file.
How Winding Creek Elementary compares
Winding Creek 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 32% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.3% | ▼ 51% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 840 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
840
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 97% in Virginia - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,431
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.2%
African American 23.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
Asian 10.2%
Two or More 8.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 35.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.4, Winding Creek Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stafford County Public Schools reports $13,431 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Winding Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brooke Point High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stafford Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colonial Forge High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| North Stafford High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winding Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,199
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,198
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Stafford
3 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 (~840 students)
Frequently asked questions about Winding Creek Elementary
How many students attend Winding Creek Elementary?
Winding Creek Elementary has 840 students enrolled. It is a public school in Stafford, VA. CCD year-over-year: 840 (2022-23) → 838 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winding Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Winding Creek Elementary is 18.3:1, which is 32% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Winding Creek Elementary?
28.3% of students at Winding Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winding Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Winding Creek Elementary is White at 35.2% of enrollment, in Stafford, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winding Creek Elementary?
Winding Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Winding Creek Elementary rank among schools in Stafford?
By Resource Investment Index, Winding Creek Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Stafford, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Stafford on the city page.
What other schools are in Stafford County Public Schools?
Besides Winding Creek Elementary, Stafford County Public Schools also operates Mountain View High (2,233 students), Brooke Point High (2,199 students), and Stafford Senior High (2,198 students). See the Stafford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.