Serving 392 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dare 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 90-94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 392 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Dare 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 Dare Elementary School is 0.56, 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 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 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Dare Elementary School?
392 students attend Dare Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Dare Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dare Elementary School?
Dare Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dare Elementary School offer ?
Dare Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dare Elementary School part of?
I loved this school SO MUCH that I stayed here from 2016 up until 2020 I was so sad when I figured out we were moving I now live in North Carolina I would go back to this school in a heartbeat. The teachers are amazing and so sweet and the teachers have strong connections with the students they make sure everyone feels welcome.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Kimberlee Barnes
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 392 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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