Serving 675 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alberta Smith Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 675 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Alberta Smith Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alberta Smith Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Alberta Smith Elementary School's ranking?
Alberta Smith Elementary School is ranked #65 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Alberta Smith Elementary School?
675 students attend Alberta Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Alberta Smith Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alberta Smith Elementary School?
Alberta Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alberta Smith Elementary School offer ?
Alberta Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Alberta Smith Elementary School part of?
I've had three kids go through Alberta Smith. K teachers are great, as are all of the other teachers and staff. Highly recommend this school!
- Posted by Parent - DT
111/2/2017
This school puts too much on Kindergarteners as to what is expected of them. Yime out is their favorite use of words; a learning environment that is very discouraging and keeps him or her from being excited about learning and coming to school.
- Posted by Parent - Not happy about this school
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 675 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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