Buckhorn Elementary School serves 266 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 86%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 43% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
266 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)90-94%
86%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)90-94%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
35%
22%
White
57%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 86% VA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% VA state average).
How many students attend Buckhorn Elementary School?
266 students attend Buckhorn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Buckhorn Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buckhorn Elementary School?
Buckhorn Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Buckhorn Elementary School offer ?
Buckhorn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Buckhorn Elementary School part of?
Buckhorn Elementary School is part of Mecklenburg County Public Schools School District.
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