Serving 132 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, Cleveland 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 was 60-64% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Total Students
132 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-64%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-74%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
19%
Black
n/a
22%
White
98%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% VA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% VA state average).
How many students attend Cleveland Elementary School?
132 students attend Cleveland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Cleveland Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cleveland Elementary School?
Cleveland Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cleveland Elementary School offer ?
Cleveland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7
What school district is Cleveland Elementary School part of?
Cleveland Elementary School is part of Russell County Public Schools School District.
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