Serving 248 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John L. Hurt Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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: 248 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John L. Hurt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
John L. Hurt Elementary School's student population of 248 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
248 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John L. Hurt Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John L. Hurt Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#463 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-59%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
22%
22%
White
70%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John L. Hurt Elementary School's ranking?
John L. Hurt Elementary School is ranked #463 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend John L. Hurt Elementary School?
248 students attend John L. Hurt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of John L. Hurt Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John L. Hurt Elementary School?
John L. Hurt Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does John L. Hurt Elementary School offer ?
John L. Hurt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John L. Hurt Elementary School part of?
John L. Hurt Elementary School is part of Pittsylvania County School District.
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