Washington-coleman Elementary School serves 297 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 56% of the student body (majority Black), which was equal to the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
297 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
52%
22%
White
44%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Washington-coleman Elementary School?
297 students attend Washington-coleman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Washington-coleman Elementary School students are Black, 44% of students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington-coleman Elementary School?
Washington-coleman Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Washington-coleman Elementary School offer ?
Washington-coleman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Washington-coleman Elementary School part of?
Washington-coleman Elementary School is part of Halifax County Public Schools School District.
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