Tomahawk Elementary School

155 Bee Drive
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 692 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tomahawk Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 692 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 50% in VA
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 70% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Tomahawk Elementary School's student population of 692 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
692 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Tomahawk 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 Tomahawk Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#785 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
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61%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tomahawk Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
70%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
10%
18%
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Black
13%
22%
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White
67%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.52
This chart display the diversity score of Tomahawk Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tomahawk Elementary School's ranking?
Tomahawk Elementary School is ranked #785 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Tomahawk Elementary School often compared to?
Tomahawk Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leesville Road Elementary School, Forest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Tomahawk Elementary School?
692 students attend Tomahawk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Tomahawk Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tomahawk Elementary School?
Tomahawk Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tomahawk Elementary School offer ?
Tomahawk Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tomahawk Elementary School part of?
Tomahawk Elementary School is part of Campbell Co PBLC Schs School District.

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5   4/9/2015
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 692 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 70% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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