Mahadev Maitri Foundation
US Initiatives
Elementary· 15 schools in district

High Point Elementary

14091 Sinking Creek Rd, Bristol, VA 24202Washington County Public Schools
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK05Non-Charter
596
Students
Total enrolled
$13,938
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
14.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
7% vs nat'l
Mid-sized public school
Serves 596 students in grades PK–05 in Bristol, Virginia.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,938 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
14.4 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

High Point Elementary is a large elementary in Bristol, Virginia, serving grades PK–05 with 596 students. The district invests $13,938 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 66% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at High Point Elementary

596
Total Students
14.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
66%
Free Lunch
42
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution297 male · 299 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility66%
National avg 52% · 393 students
Student Composition
91%
Asian1%
White91%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 510390001744

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,938Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,938
State avg
$16,302
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,133
Student Support$2,648
Administration$1,673
Operations$2,091
Other$1,394
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,938 spent per student, an estimated $6,174 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
51%
37%
State government
50.9%
Local (property tax)
36.6%
Federal programs
12.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location
CountyWashington County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (276)642-5600
NCES ID: 510390001744
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Bristol 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.

Location
14091 Sinking Creek Rd, Bristol, VA 24202
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.