Clinchco Elementary School serves 179 students in grades Prekindergarten-7.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 86%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Total Students
179 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)75-79%
86%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)90-94%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
n/a
19%
Black
1%
22%
White
99%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
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
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 86% VA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% VA state average).
How many students attend Clinchco Elementary School?
179 students attend Clinchco Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Clinchco Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clinchco Elementary School?
Clinchco Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clinchco Elementary School offer ?
Clinchco Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7
What school district is Clinchco Elementary School part of?
Clinchco Elementary School is part of Dickenson County Public Schools School District.
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