Serving 653 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tabb Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 653 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 91% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tabb Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Tabb Elementary School's student population of 653 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
653 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Tabb Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tabb Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#43 out of 1792 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)86%
54%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)91%
69%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
8%

Hispanic
15%
19%

Black
11%
22%

White
54%
44%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
7%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
55%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tabb Elementary School's ranking?
Tabb Elementary School is ranked #43 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Tabb Elementary School often compared to?
Tabb Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Vernon Elementary School, Coventry Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Tabb Elementary School?
653 students attend Tabb Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Tabb Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tabb Elementary School?
Tabb Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tabb Elementary School offer ?
Tabb Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tabb Elementary School part of?
Tabb Elementary School is part of York County School District.
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