There were 219 Hispanic students enrolled in Nelson County schools in the 2024-25 school year, 15.3% more than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that Nelson County welcomed 1,493 students during the 2024-25 school year. Among them, Hispanic students comprised 14.7% of the student body to be the second most represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the four schools in the county, Rockfish River Elementary School recorded the largest enrollment of Hispanic students in the 2024-25 school year, with a total of 70 students.
According to Public School Review, Virginia public schools have an average student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1, slightly better than the national average of 15:1. Minority students, primarily Hispanic and Black, make up 56% of the enrollment, while white students constitute 44%.
| School Name | Hispanic Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson County High School | 55 | 486 | 11.3% |
| Nelson Middle School | 51 | 329 | 15.5% |
| Rockfish River Elementary School | 70 | 318 | 22% |
| Tye River Elementary School | 43 | 360 | 11.9% |
