Serving 315 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shenandoah 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 40-44% (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 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shenandoah Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Shenandoah Elementary School's student population of 315 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shenandoah 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 Shenandoah Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#1216 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
n/a
22%
White
92%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shenandoah Elementary School's ranking?
Shenandoah Elementary School is ranked #1216 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Shenandoah Elementary School often compared to?
Shenandoah Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Springfield Elementary School, Luray Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% 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 Shenandoah Elementary School?
315 students attend Shenandoah Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Shenandoah Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shenandoah Elementary School?
Shenandoah Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shenandoah Elementary School offer ?
Shenandoah Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shenandoah Elementary School part of?
Shenandoah Elementary School is part of Page County School District.
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