Serving 196 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Thaxton 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 was 55-59% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 79%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
196 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)55-59%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)65-69%
79%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
3%
18%
Black
1%
22%
White
92%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% VA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% VA state average).
How many students attend Thaxton Elementary School?
196 students attend Thaxton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Thaxton Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thaxton Elementary School?
Thaxton Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thaxton Elementary School offer ?
Thaxton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Thaxton Elementary School part of?
Thaxton Elementary School is part of Bedford County Public Schools School District.
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