Gold Hill Elementary School serves 238 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 89%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 48% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
238 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)50-54%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)75-79%
89%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
41%
22%
White
52%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% VA state average).
How many students attend Gold Hill Elementary School?
238 students attend Gold Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Gold Hill Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gold Hill Elementary School?
Gold Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gold Hill Elementary School offer ?
Gold Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gold Hill Elementary School part of?
Gold Hill Elementary School is part of Buckingham County Public Schools School District.
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