Serving 158 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Speedwell Elementary School ranks in the top 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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: 158 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Speedwell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Speedwell Elementary School's student population of 158 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
158 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Speedwell Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Speedwell Elementary School is 0.10, 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
#845 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-79%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
1%
22%
White
95%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Speedwell Elementary School's ranking?
Speedwell Elementary School is ranked #845 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Speedwell Elementary School?
158 students attend Speedwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Speedwell Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Speedwell Elementary School?
Speedwell Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Speedwell Elementary School offer ?
Speedwell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Speedwell Elementary School part of?
Speedwell Elementary School is part of Wythe County School District.
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