Virginia Road Elementary School

86 Virginia Rd
White Plains, NY 10603
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Virginia Road Elementary School serves 317 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 317 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Virginia Road Elementary School's student population of 317 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
317 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Virginia Road Elementary School is 0.60, 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 (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
10%
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Hispanic
30%
29%
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Black
2%
16%
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White
55%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Virginia Road Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Virginia Road Elementary School?
317 students attend Virginia Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Virginia Road Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Virginia Road Elementary School?
Virginia Road Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Virginia Road Elementary School offer ?
Virginia Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Virginia Road Elementary School part of?
Virginia Road Elementary School is part of Valhalla Union Free School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 317 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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