Enrollment
624
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Windsor, VA
Windsor Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Windsor Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510201000876
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Windsor Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Windsor · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Windsor Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Windsor Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Windsor, VA.
School address
District: Isle of Wight County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510201000876 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.8%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Windsor Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Windsor Elementary
Windsor Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Windsor, Virginia, enrolling 624 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 43.8% lands close to the Virginia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 624 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 253 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #239, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 416 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Isle of Wight County Public Schools also operates Smithfield High (1,322 students) and Westside Elementary (682 students) alongside Windsor Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Windsor Elementary compares
Windsor Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▼ 24% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 624 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
624
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Virginia - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,803
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 70.7%
African American 14.6%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Windsor Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Isle of Wight County Public Schools, which includes Windsor Elementary.
$12,803
Per student
-13%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.9%
State 47.9%
Federal 14.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Windsor Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithfield High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hardy Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carrollton Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smithfield Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Windsor Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~624 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Windsor Elementary
How many students attend Windsor Elementary?
Windsor Elementary has 624 students enrolled. It is a public school in Windsor, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Windsor Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Windsor Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 2% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Windsor Elementary?
43.8% of students at Windsor Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Windsor Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Windsor Elementary is White at 70.7% of enrollment, in Windsor, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Windsor Elementary?
Windsor Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Windsor Elementary rank among public schools in Windsor?
By Resource Investment Index, Windsor Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Windsor, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Windsor on the city page.
Is Windsor Elementary a good school?
Windsor Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Isle of Wight County Public Schools?
Besides Windsor Elementary, Isle of Wight County Public Schools also operates Smithfield High (1,322 students), Westside Elementary (682 students), and Hardy Elementary (649 students). See the Isle of Wight County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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