Burkeville Elementary School serves 132 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 87%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 89%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)90-94%
87%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)90-94%
89%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
43%
22%
White
40%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 87% VA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% VA state average).
How many students attend Burkeville Elementary School?
132 students attend Burkeville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Burkeville Elementary School students are Black, 40% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burkeville Elementary School?
Burkeville Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Burkeville Elementary School offer ?
Burkeville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Burkeville Elementary School part of?
Burkeville Elementary School is part of Nottoway County Public Schools School District.
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