Draper Elementary School serves 98 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
98 students

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%

Hispanic
n/a
19%

Black
3%
22%

White
97%
44%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
55%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Draper Elementary School?
98 students attend Draper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Draper Elementary School students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What grades does Draper Elementary School offer ?
Draper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Draper Elementary School part of?
Draper Elementary School is part of Pulaski County Public Schools School District.
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