Serving 189 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ottobine 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ottobine Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Ottobine Elementary School's student population of 189 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
189 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ottobine 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 Ottobine Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1550 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
n/a
22%
White
88%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ottobine Elementary School's ranking?
Ottobine Elementary School is ranked #1550 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Ottobine Elementary School often compared to?
Ottobine Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South River Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Ottobine Elementary School?
189 students attend Ottobine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Ottobine Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ottobine Elementary School?
Ottobine Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ottobine Elementary School offer ?
Ottobine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ottobine Elementary School part of?
Ottobine Elementary School is part of Rockingham County School District.
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