Serving 685 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tomahawk Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 685 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tomahawk Elementary School's student population of 685 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
685 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tomahawk 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 Tomahawk Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#785 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)61%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
11%
19%
Black
14%
22%
White
66%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
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 Tomahawk Elementary School's ranking?
Tomahawk Elementary School is ranked #785 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Tomahawk Elementary School often compared to?
Tomahawk Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leesville Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Tomahawk Elementary School?
685 students attend Tomahawk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Tomahawk Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tomahawk Elementary School?
Tomahawk Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tomahawk Elementary School offer ?
Tomahawk Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tomahawk Elementary School part of?
Tomahawk Elementary School is part of Campbell County School District.
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