Serving 315 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Charles City County 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 is 20-24% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charles City County Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Charles City County Elementary School's student population of 315 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Charles City County Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles City County Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#1632 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
42%
22%
White
36%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles City County Elementary School's ranking?
Charles City County Elementary School is ranked #1632 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Charles City County Elementary School often compared to?
Charles City County Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles City County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Charles City County Elementary School?
315 students attend Charles City County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Charles City County Elementary School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles City County Elementary School?
Charles City County Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Charles City County Elementary School offer ?
Charles City County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Charles City County Elementary School part of?
Charles City County Elementary School is part of Charles City County School District.
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