Serving 266 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Burnt Chimney Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 was 70-74% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Burnt Chimney Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
266 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#512 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
54%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
69%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-79%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1

American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%

Hispanic
3%
19%

Black
4%
22%

White
83%
44%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
55%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burnt Chimney Elementary School's ranking?
Burnt Chimney Elementary School is ranked #512 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
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 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Burnt Chimney Elementary School?
266 students attend Burnt Chimney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Burnt Chimney Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burnt Chimney Elementary School?
Burnt Chimney Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Burnt Chimney Elementary School offer ?
Burnt Chimney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Burnt Chimney Elementary School part of?
Burnt Chimney Elementary School is part of Franklin County School District.
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