Serving 258 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Claude Thompson 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 40-44% (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 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Claude Thompson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Claude Thompson Elementary School's student population of 258 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Claude Thompson 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 Claude Thompson Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#1440 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
37%
19%
Black
4%
22%
White
50%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Claude Thompson Elementary School's ranking?
Claude Thompson Elementary School is ranked #1440 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Claude Thompson Elementary School often compared to?
Claude Thompson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like W.g. Coleman Elementary School, Ressie Jeffries Elementary School, P.b. Smith Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% 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 Claude Thompson Elementary School?
258 students attend Claude Thompson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Claude Thompson Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Claude Thompson Elementary School?
Claude Thompson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Claude Thompson Elementary School offer ?
Claude Thompson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Claude Thompson Elementary School part of?
Claude Thompson Elementary School is part of Fauquier County School District.
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