Serving 374 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dare Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 374 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dare Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Dare Elementary School's student population of 374 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
374 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dare Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dare 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
#21 out of 1792 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
14%
18%
Black
8%
22%
White
66%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
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 Dare Elementary School's ranking?
Dare Elementary School is ranked #21 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Dare Elementary School often compared to?
Dare Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grafton Bethel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Dare Elementary School?
374 students attend Dare Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Dare Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dare Elementary School?
Dare Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dare Elementary School offer ?
Dare Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dare Elementary School part of?
Dare Elementary School is part of York Co PBLC Schs School District.
School Reviews
5 2/27/2023
I loved this school SO MUCH that I stayed here from 2016 up until 2020 I was so sad when I figured out we were moving I now live in North Carolina I would go back to this school in a heartbeat. The teachers are amazing and so sweet and the teachers have strong connections with the students they make sure everyone feels welcome.
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