- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 66.2:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gate City, VA
Yuma Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Yuma Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510348001541
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yuma Elementary earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Gate City · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 80.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Yuma Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yuma Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Gate City, VA.
School address
District: Scott County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510348001541 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Yuma Elementary held near 192 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.8 → 16.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 510348001541 · Gate City, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
199 enr · 12.4:1 · 80.1% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Virginia Connections Academy (728 students)
Yuma Elementary held near 192 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.8 → 16.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Yuma Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Virginia Conne
Virginia Connections Academy
728 students
- Gate City High
Gate City High
592 students
- Shoemaker Elem
Shoemaker Elementary
419 students
- Weber City Ele
Weber City Elementary
380 students
- Duffield-Patto
Duffield-Pattonsville Primary
308 students
- This school 199
Yuma Elementary
199 students
What this shows Yuma Elementary reports 199 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yuma Elementary compares
Yuma 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.1% | ▲ 39% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 199 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
199
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 27% in Virginia - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,841
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 133 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Yuma Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scott County Public Schools reports $12,841 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Yuma Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Connections Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gate City High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shoemaker Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weber City Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Duffield-Pattonsville Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yuma Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Gate City
2 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 (~199 students)
Frequently asked questions about Yuma Elementary
How many students attend Yuma Elementary?
Yuma Elementary has 199 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gate City, VA. CCD year-over-year: 186 (2022-23) → 192 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yuma Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Yuma Elementary is 12.4:1, which is 11% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 21% 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 Yuma Elementary?
80.1% of students at Yuma Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yuma Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Yuma Elementary is White at 94.0% of enrollment, in Gate City, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yuma Elementary?
Yuma Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Yuma Elementary rank among schools in Gate City?
By Resource Investment Index, Yuma Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Gate City, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gate City on the city page.
What other schools are in Scott County Public Schools?
Besides Yuma Elementary, Scott County Public Schools also operates Virginia Connections Academy (728 students), Gate City High (592 students), and Shoemaker Elementary (419 students). See the Scott County Public Schools district page for the complete list.