Serving 424 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.b. Smith Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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: 424 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.b. Smith Elementary School's student population of 424 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
424 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.b. Smith 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 P.b. Smith Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#588 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
8%
18%
Black
7%
22%
White
74%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.b. Smith Elementary School's ranking?
P.b. Smith Elementary School is ranked #588 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are P.b. Smith Elementary School often compared to?
P.b. Smith Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary School, C.m. Bradley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend P.b. Smith Elementary School?
424 students attend P.b. Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of P.b. Smith Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.b. Smith Elementary School?
P.b. Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does P.b. Smith Elementary School offer ?
P.b. Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.b. Smith Elementary School part of?
P.b. Smith Elementary School is part of Fauquier Co PBLC Schs School District.
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