Serving 425 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Eureka Elementary School ranks in the top 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% 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-5
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eureka Elementary School's student population of 425 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
425 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Eureka Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eureka Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#845 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
21%
22%
White
62%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eureka Elementary School's ranking?
Eureka Elementary School is ranked #845 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Eureka Elementary School?
425 students attend Eureka Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Eureka Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eureka Elementary School?
Eureka Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eureka Elementary School offer ?
Eureka Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Eureka Elementary School part of?
Eureka Elementary School is part of Charlotte County School District.
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