Serving 426 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Abingdon Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (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 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Abingdon Elementary serves the southwest part of Abingdon, VA, covering an area of approximately 15.4 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being 4.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Abingdon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Abingdon Elementary School's student population of 426 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
426 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Abingdon Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Abingdon Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#268 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)77%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.8%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abingdon Elementary School's ranking?
Abingdon Elementary School is ranked #268 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Abingdon Elementary School often compared to?
Abingdon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Watauga Elementary School, Meadowview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Abingdon Elementary School?
426 students attend Abingdon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Abingdon Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Abingdon Elementary School?
Abingdon Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Abingdon Elementary School offer ?
Abingdon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Abingdon Elementary School part of?
Abingdon Elementary School is part of Washington County School District.
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