Alanton Elementary School
Alanton Elementary School serves 610 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Alanton Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
School Overview
Alanton Elementary School's student population of 610 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 610 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
Alanton Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Alanton Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #385 out of 1791 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 82% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 87% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 16% |
| Black | 17% | 22% |
| White | 54% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 11% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Va Beach City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Alanton Elementary School is First Colonial High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Lynnhaven Middle School (1.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Virginia Beach First Colonial High School Magnet School
Math: 85% | Reading: 92%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 1,849 student10
0.6 miles
1272 Mill Dam Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-5300 0.6 9-12 1,849 - Virginia Beach Lynnhaven Middle School Math: 59% | Reading: 85%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 923 students10
1.2 miles
1250 Bayne Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-4850 1.2 6-8 923 - Virginia Beach Frank W. Cox High School Math: 82% | Reading: 93%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 1,858 student10
1.3 miles
2425 Shorehaven Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-5250 1.3 9-12 1,858 - Virginia Beach Linkhorn Park Elementary School Math: 89% | Reading: 92%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 608 students10
1.7 miles
977 First Colonial Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-2920 1.7 PK-5 608 - Virginia Beach Trantwood Elementary School Math: 86% | Reading: 94%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 548 students10
1.7 miles
2344 Inlynnview Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-4000 1.7 PK-5 548
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