Serving 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kilby Shores Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower 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 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kilby Shores Elementary School's student population of 449 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
449 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kilby Shores Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kilby Shores Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#1157 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
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
9%
19%
Black
43%
22%
White
40%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kilby Shores Elementary School's ranking?
Kilby Shores Elementary School is ranked #1157 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Kilby Shores Elementary School often compared to?
Kilby Shores Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Booker T. Washington Elementary School, Hillpoint Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Kilby Shores Elementary School?
449 students attend Kilby Shores Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Kilby Shores Elementary School students are Black, 40% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kilby Shores Elementary School?
Kilby Shores Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kilby Shores Elementary School offer ?
Kilby Shores Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kilby Shores Elementary School part of?
Kilby Shores Elementary School is part of Suffolk City School District.
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