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Cassell Elementary

1301 Rockfish Rd, Waynesboro, VA 22980Augusta County Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
661
Students
Total enrolled
$14,259
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
15.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 14% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 661 students in grades PK–05 in Waynesboro, Virginia.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,259 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Cassell Elementary is a large elementary in Waynesboro, Virginia, serving grades PK–05 with 661 students. The district invests $14,259 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 74% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Cassell Elementary

661
Total Students
15.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
74%
Free Lunch
43
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution334 male · 327 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility74%
National avg 52% · 489 students
Student Composition
86%
White86%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Black3%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 510030000118

Academic Outcomes at Cassell Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 45th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 22980

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,259Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,259
State avg
$16,302
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,274
Student Support$2,709
Administration$1,711
Operations$2,139
Other$1,426
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,259 spent per student, an estimated $6,317 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
45%
42%
State government
45.2%
Local (property tax)
41.7%
Federal programs
13.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 74% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Edward G. Clymore ElementaryRiverheads ElementaryWilson ElementaryStuarts Draft Elementary
+4 more
↓
Middle
WILSON MIDDLEBEVERLEY MANOR MIDDLES. Gordon Stewart MiddleSTUARTS DRAFT MIDDLE
↓
High School
WILSON MEMORIAL HIGHFort Defiance HighSTUARTS DRAFT HIGHRIVERHEADS HIGH
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyAugusta County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictAugusta County Public Schools →
Phone: (540)946-7635
NCES ID: 510030000118
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Waynesboro seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Augusta County Public Schools
High
WILSON MEMORIAL HIGH
858 students · 09–12
39% FRL
Elem
Edward G. Clymore Elementary
775 students · PK–05
● 45 opp49% FRL
Elem
Riverheads Elementary
737 students · PK–05
● 43 opp71% FRL
High
Fort Defiance High
727 students · 09–12
● 45 opp41% FRL
High
STUARTS DRAFT HIGH
698 students · 09–12
● 42 opp39% FRL
Elem
Wilson Elementary
647 students · PK–05
67% FRL
Mid
WILSON MIDDLE
632 students · 06–08
48% FRL
Mid
BEVERLEY MANOR MIDDLE
597 students · 06–08
● 43 opp44% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1301 Rockfish Rd, Waynesboro, VA 22980
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.