Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School

550 Virginia Ave
Winchester, VA 22601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart 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 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 55-59% (which is lower 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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 414 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School's student population of 414 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
414 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School is 0.67, 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1139 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
50-54%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
55-59%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
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Hispanic
50%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
16%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
21%
44%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School's ranking?
Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School is ranked #1139 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School often compared to?
Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Redbud Run Elementary School, John Kerr Elementary School, Garland R. Quarles Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School?
414 students attend Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School?
Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School offer ?
Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School part of?
Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School is part of Winchester City School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 414 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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