At a glance
Reported students
268
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
02–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
12th percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
222.5
Enderly Heights Elementary: 268 reported students.
State peer staffing position
30th percentile
12.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 188
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13.06
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.4:1
What the reported data says about Enderly Heights Elementary
Enderly Heights Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades 02–05 in Buena Vista. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Buena Vista City Public Schools. NCES reports 268 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 12th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, close to the Virginia median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (79.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.8%). Students served under IDEA represent 18.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Enderly Heights Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 21 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 18.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 92.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.03
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.03
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White79.5%
- Hispanic7.8%
- Black2.6%
- Asian2.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Buena Vista City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–01
177 reported students
Parry McCluer High
High · Grades 08–12
315 reported students
Parry McCluer Middle
Middle · Grades 06–07
126 reported students
Public schools near Enderly Heights Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parry McCluer High High · Buena Vista City Public Schools | 08–12 | 315 | 0.4 mi |
| F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary Elementary · Buena Vista City Public Schools | PK–01 | 177 | 2.4 mi |
| Mountain View Elementary Elementary · Rockbridge County Public Schools | PK–05 | 154 | 4.7 mi |
| Central Elementary Elementary · Rockbridge County Public Schools | PK–05 | 466 | 6 mi |
| Harrington Waddell Elementary Elementary · Lexington City Public Schools | KG–05 | 350 | 6.7 mi |
| Natural Bridge Elementary Elementary · Rockbridge County Public Schools | PK–05 | 230 | 9.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Enderly Heights Elementary
What grades does Enderly Heights Elementary serve?
Enderly Heights Elementary reports grades 02–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Buena Vista City Public Schools.
How many students attend Enderly Heights Elementary?
Enderly Heights Elementary reported 268 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 12th percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 188 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Enderly Heights Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.8:1, based on 268 students and 21 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Enderly Heights Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Enderly Heights Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Buena Vista City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Enderly Heights Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
92.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Enderly Heights Elementary in?
Enderly Heights Elementary is part of Buena Vista City Public Schools, based in Buena Vista, VA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Enderly Heights Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Parry McCluer High (0.4 mi), F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary (2.4 mi), Mountain View Elementary (4.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.