Serving 178 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Body Camp 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 was 50-54% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 79%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
178 students

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)50-54%
79%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)55-59%
79%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
3%
19%

Black
16%
22%

White
76%
44%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
55%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
2%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% VA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% VA state average).
How many students attend Body Camp Elementary School?
178 students attend Body Camp Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Body Camp Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Body Camp Elementary School?
Body Camp Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Body Camp Elementary School offer ?
Body Camp Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Body Camp Elementary School part of?
Body Camp Elementary School is part of Bedford County Public Schools School District.
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