Dearington Elementary/innovation

210 Smyth St
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 180 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dearington Elementary/innovation 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 180 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dearington Elementary/innovation ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Dearington Elementary/innovation's student population of 180 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
180 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Dearington Elementary/innovation 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 Dearington Elementary/innovation is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1721 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dearington Elementary/innovation, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
6-9%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dearington Elementary/innovation 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 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
40-44%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dearington Elementary/innovation 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 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
≤20%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
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Hispanic
4%
19%
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Black
69%
22%
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White
14%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Dearington Elementary/innovation and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dearington Elementary/innovation and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dearington Elementary/innovation and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dearington Elementary/innovation's ranking?
Dearington Elementary/innovation is ranked #1721 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Dearington Elementary/innovation often compared to?
Dearington Elementary/innovationis often viewed alongside schools like T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation, William M. Bass Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Dearington Elementary/innovation?
180 students attend Dearington Elementary/innovation.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Dearington Elementary/innovation students are Black, 14% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dearington Elementary/innovation?
Dearington Elementary/innovation has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dearington Elementary/innovation offer ?
Dearington Elementary/innovation offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dearington Elementary/innovation part of?
Dearington Elementary/innovation is part of Lynchburg City School District.
In what neighborhood is Dearington Elementary/innovation located?
Dearington Elementary/innovation is located in the Dearington neighborhood of Lynchburg, VA.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 180 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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