Serving 497 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Altavista Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% 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: 497 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Altavista Elementary serves the west part of its school district in Altavista, VA, covering an area of approximately 80.3 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of about 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 4.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.1 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Altavista Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Altavista Elementary School's student population of 497 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
497 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Altavista Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Altavista Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#686 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)64%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
6%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
30%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
54%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Altavista Elementary School's ranking?
Altavista Elementary School is ranked #686 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Altavista Elementary School often compared to?
Altavista Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookneal Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Altavista Elementary School?
497 students attend Altavista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Altavista Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Altavista Elementary School?
Altavista Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Altavista Elementary School offer ?
Altavista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Altavista Elementary School part of?
Altavista Elementary School is part of Campbell County School District.
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