Serving 148 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Big Island Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 148 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Big Island Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Island Elementary School is 0.34, 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.
Big Island Elementary School is ranked #456 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Big Island Elementary School?
148 students attend Big Island Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Big Island Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Island Elementary School?
Big Island Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Big Island Elementary School offer ?
Big Island Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Big Island Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 148 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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