Clinchco Elementary School (Closed 2012)

198 Cardinal St
Clinchco, VA 24226
Clinchco Elementary School serves 179 students in grades Prekindergarten-7. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 86%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Total Students
179 students
This chart displays total students of Clinchco Elementary School by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Clinchco Elementary School by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (VA)
(10-11)
75-79%
86%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clinchco Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
90-94%
88%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Clinchco Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Clinchco Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
19%
Black
1%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Clinchco Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
White
99%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Clinchco Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Clinchco Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.02
This chart displays the diversity score of Clinchco Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Clinchco Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Clinchco Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 86% VA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% VA state average).
How many students attend Clinchco Elementary School?
179 students attend Clinchco Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Clinchco Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clinchco Elementary School?
Clinchco Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clinchco Elementary School offer ?
Clinchco Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7
What school district is Clinchco Elementary School part of?
Clinchco Elementary School is part of Dickenson County Public Schools School District.

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