Serving 169 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Otter River Elementary School ranks in the top 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 60-69% (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 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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: 169 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Otter River Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Otter River Elementary School is 0.26, 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?
60-69% 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 Otter River Elementary School?
169 students attend Otter River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Otter River Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Otter River Elementary School?
Otter River Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Otter River Elementary School offer ?
Otter River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Otter River Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 169 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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