Serving 679 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Widewater 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 41% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is lower 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 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 679 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Widewater 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 Widewater Elementary School is 0.74, which is more 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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Widewater Elementary School?
679 students attend Widewater Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Widewater Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Widewater Elementary School?
Widewater Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Widewater Elementary School offer ?
Widewater Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Widewater Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 679 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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