Virgilina Elementary School serves 92 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
92 students

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
1%
19%

Black
13%
22%

White
86%
44%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
55%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
2%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Virgilina Elementary School?
92 students attend Virgilina Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Virgilina Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Virgilina Elementary School offer ?
Virgilina Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Virgilina Elementary School part of?
Virgilina Elementary School is part of Halifax County Public Schools School District.
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