Swords Creek Elementary School

3867 Swords Creek Rd.
Swords Creek, VA 24649
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 107 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, Swords Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-7
  • Enrollment: 107 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 1%
  • : Top 50% in VA
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Swords Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Swords Creek Elementary School's student population of 107 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
107 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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School Rankings

Swords Creek 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 Swords Creek Elementary School is 0.02, 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)
#845 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
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50-54%
54%
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70-74%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
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18%
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Black
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22%
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White
99%
46%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.02
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Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
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 Swords Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Swords Creek Elementary School is ranked #845 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
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 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Swords Creek Elementary School?
107 students attend Swords Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Swords Creek Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swords Creek Elementary School?
Swords Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Swords Creek Elementary School offer ?
Swords Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Swords Creek Elementary School part of?
Swords Creek Elementary School is part of Russell Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-7
  • Enrollment: 107 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 1%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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