At a glance
Reported students
478
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
45th percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
331
Sussex Central Elementary: 478 reported students.
State peer staffing position
46th percentile
13.7:1 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
- 415
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.9:1
What the reported data says about Sussex Central Elementary
Sussex Central Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Stony Creek. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Sussex County Public Schools. NCES reports 478 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 45th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, 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 (63.6%) and White (21.5%). English learners represent 1.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.3%. 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 Sussex Central Elementary
- 1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 35 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.33
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White21.5%
- Hispanic7.3%
- Black63.6%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
- Multiracial5.2%
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 Sussex County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sussex Central High
High · Grades 09–12
331 reported students
Sussex Central Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
238 reported students
Public schools near Sussex Central 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex Central High High · Sussex County Public Schools | 09–12 | 331 | 0.2 mi |
| Sussex Central Middle Middle · Sussex County Public Schools | 06–08 | 238 | 0.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sussex Central Elementary
What grades does Sussex Central Elementary serve?
Sussex Central Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Sussex County Public Schools.
How many students attend Sussex Central Elementary?
Sussex Central Elementary reported 478 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 45th percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 415 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sussex Central Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 478 students and 35 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 Sussex Central Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sussex Central Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sussex County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sussex Central Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sussex Central Elementary in?
Sussex Central Elementary is part of Sussex County Public Schools, based in Stony Creek, VA, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sussex Central Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sussex Central High (0.2 mi), Sussex Central Middle (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.