Serving 280 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Beaverdam Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Beaverdam Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Beaverdam Elementary School's student population of 280 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
280 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Beaverdam Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beaverdam Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#629 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
18%
Black
2%
22%
White
89%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beaverdam Elementary School's ranking?
Beaverdam Elementary School is ranked #629 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Beaverdam Elementary School often compared to?
Beaverdam Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Anna Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Beaverdam Elementary School?
280 students attend Beaverdam Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Beaverdam Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beaverdam Elementary School?
Beaverdam Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Beaverdam Elementary School offer ?
Beaverdam Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Beaverdam Elementary School part of?
Beaverdam Elementary School is part of Hanover Co PBLC Schs School District.
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