Serving 331 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Boonsboro Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boonsboro Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Boonsboro Elementary School's student population of 331 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
331 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Boonsboro Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boonsboro Elementary School is 0.37, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#282 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
8%
22%
White
79%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boonsboro Elementary School's ranking?
Boonsboro Elementary School is ranked #282 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Boonsboro Elementary School often compared to?
Boonsboro Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bedford Hills Elementary School, Leesville Road Elementary School, Paul Munro Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Boonsboro Elementary School?
331 students attend Boonsboro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Boonsboro Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boonsboro Elementary School?
Boonsboro Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Boonsboro Elementary School offer ?
Boonsboro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Boonsboro Elementary School part of?
Boonsboro Elementary School is part of Bedford County School District.
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