Serving 411 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brookneal Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 411 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brookneal Elementary School's student population of 411 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
411 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brookneal Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brookneal Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#1076 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
18%
Black
27%
22%
White
62%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brookneal Elementary School's ranking?
Brookneal Elementary School is ranked #1076 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Brookneal Elementary School often compared to?
Brookneal Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Altavista Elementary School, Sydnor Jennings Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Brookneal Elementary School?
411 students attend Brookneal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Brookneal Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brookneal Elementary School?
Brookneal Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brookneal Elementary School offer ?
Brookneal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brookneal Elementary School part of?
Brookneal Elementary School is part of Campbell Co PBLC Schs School District.
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