Serving 283 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Elk Knob Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Elk Knob 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 Elk Knob Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Elk Knob Elementary School is ranked #1317 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Elk Knob Elementary School?
283 students attend Elk Knob Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Elk Knob Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elk Knob Elementary School?
Elk Knob Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elk Knob Elementary School offer ?
Elk Knob Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Elk Knob Elementary School part of?
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