- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rustburg, VA
Yellow Branch Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Yellow Branch Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510060000234
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yellow Branch Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Rustburg · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 74.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Yellow Branch Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yellow Branch Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Rustburg, VA.
School address
District: Campbell County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510060000234 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Yellow Branch Elementary held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 510060000234 · Rustburg, VA Other · MID · TRAD
584 enr · 14.2:1 · 74.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookville High (1,017 students)
Yellow Branch Elementary held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Yellow Branch Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brookville Hig
Brookville High
1,017 students
- Rustburg High
Rustburg High
836 students
- Tomahawk Eleme
Tomahawk Elementary
667 students
- Brookville Mid
Brookville Middle
648 students
- Leesville Road
Leesville Road Elementary
646 students
- This school
Yellow Branch Elementary
584 students
What this shows Yellow Branch Elementary reports 584 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yellow Branch Elementary compares
Yellow Branch 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.3% | ▲ 29% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 584 | top 45% | - | - |
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.
584
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
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
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,250
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 584 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 65.9%
African American 17.1%
Two or More 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Yellow Branch Elementary is about as mixed as the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Campbell County Public Schools reports $13,250 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Yellow Branch Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rustburg High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tomahawk Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brookville Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leesville Road Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yellow Branch Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Rustburg
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 (~584 students)
Frequently asked questions about Yellow Branch Elementary
How many students attend Yellow Branch Elementary?
Yellow Branch Elementary has 584 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rustburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 573 (2022-23) → 560 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yellow Branch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Yellow Branch 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 Yellow Branch Elementary?
74.3% of students at Yellow Branch Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yellow Branch Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Yellow Branch Elementary is White at 65.9% of enrollment, in Rustburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yellow Branch Elementary?
Yellow Branch Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Yellow Branch Elementary rank among public schools in Rustburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Yellow Branch Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Rustburg, 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 Campbell County Public Schools?
Besides Yellow Branch Elementary, Campbell County Public Schools also operates Brookville High (1,017 students), Rustburg High (836 students), and Tomahawk Elementary (667 students). See the Campbell County Public Schools district page for the complete list.