Serving 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, Colonial Beach 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 43% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Colonial Beach Elementary School's student population of 360 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Colonial Beach 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 Colonial Beach Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#1199 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)43%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)64%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
20%
22%
White
59%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colonial Beach Elementary School's ranking?
Colonial Beach Elementary School is ranked #1199 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Colonial Beach Elementary School often compared to?
Colonial Beach Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington District Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Colonial Beach Elementary School?
360 students attend Colonial Beach Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Colonial Beach Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colonial Beach Elementary School?
Colonial Beach Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Colonial Beach Elementary School offer ?
Colonial Beach Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Colonial Beach Elementary School part of?
Colonial Beach Elementary School is part of Colonial Beach School District.
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