At a glance
Reported students
516
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38.83
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
54th percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
369
Schoolfield Elementary: 516 reported students.
State peer staffing position
39th percentile
13.3:1 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
- 505
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31.33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.1:1
What the reported data says about Schoolfield Elementary
Schoolfield Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Danville. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Danville City Public Schools. NCES reports 516 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 54th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, 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 Black (59.1%) and White (16.3%). English learners represent 5.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.7%. 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 Schoolfield Elementary
- 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.83 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 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.13
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White16.3%
- Hispanic16.3%
- Black59.1%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.4%
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 Danville City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Edwin A. Gibson Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
466 reported students
Woodberry Hills Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
377 reported students
Park Avenue Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
361 reported students
Forest Hills Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
200 reported students
Arnett Hills Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
Enrollment not reported
O. Trent Bonner Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
501 reported students
Public schools near Schoolfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Avenue Elementary Elementary · Danville City Public Schools | KG–05 | 361 | 1 mi |
| Forest Hills Elementary Elementary · Danville City Public Schools | KG–05 | 200 | 1.3 mi |
| Edwin A. Gibson Elementary Elementary · Danville City Public Schools | KG–05 | 466 | 1.9 mi |
| Woodberry Hills Elementary Elementary · Danville City Public Schools | KG–05 | 377 | 3 mi |
| North Elementary Elementary · Caswell County Schools | PK–05 | 320 | 3.5 mi |
| Arnett Hills Elementary Elementary · Danville City Public Schools | KG–05 | — | 4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Schoolfield Elementary
What grades does Schoolfield Elementary serve?
Schoolfield Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Danville City Public Schools.
How many students attend Schoolfield Elementary?
Schoolfield Elementary reported 516 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 54th percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 505 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Schoolfield Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 516 students and 38.83 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 Schoolfield Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Schoolfield Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Danville City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Schoolfield Elementary in?
Schoolfield Elementary is part of Danville City Public Schools, based in Danville, VA, which operates 17 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Schoolfield Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Park Avenue Elementary (1 mi), Forest Hills Elementary (1.3 mi), Edwin A. Gibson Elementary (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.