Serving 521 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Altavista Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 521 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 59% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 64% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Altavista Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Altavista Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Altavista Elementary School is ranked #942 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Altavista Elementary School often compared to?
Altavista Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookneal Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Altavista Elementary School?
521 students attend Altavista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Altavista Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Altavista Elementary School?
Altavista Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Altavista Elementary School offer ?
Altavista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Altavista Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 521 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 59% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 64% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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