Serving 196 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Thaxton 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 was 55-59% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 79%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
196 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)55-59%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)65-69%
79%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
1%
22%
White
92%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% VA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% VA state average).
How many students attend Thaxton Elementary School?
196 students attend Thaxton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Thaxton Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thaxton Elementary School?
Thaxton Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thaxton Elementary School offer ?
Thaxton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Thaxton Elementary School part of?
Thaxton Elementary School is part of Bedford County Public Schools School District.
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