Serving 254 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Glenwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 75% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
254 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)80-84%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-74%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
14%
19%
Black
56%
22%
White
25%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% VA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% VA state average).
How many students attend Glenwood Elementary School?
254 students attend Glenwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Glenwood Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glenwood Elementary School?
Glenwood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Glenwood Elementary School offer ?
Glenwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Glenwood Elementary School part of?
Glenwood Elementary School is part of Danville City Public Schools School District.
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