Serving 778 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Amelia County 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 is 54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (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 34% 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: 778 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Amelia County Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 358.5 square miles around Amelia Court House, VA. Families can typically expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 19.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Amelia County Elementary School's student population of 778 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
778 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Amelia County Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amelia County Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#1397 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.8%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
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 Amelia County Elementary School's ranking?
Amelia County Elementary School is ranked #1397 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Amelia County Elementary School often compared to?
Amelia County Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Amelia County Middle School, Pocahontas Elementary School, Amelia County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Amelia County Elementary School?
778 students attend Amelia County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Amelia County Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Amelia County Elementary School?
Amelia County Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Amelia County Elementary School offer ?
Amelia County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Amelia County Elementary School part of?
Amelia County Elementary School is part of Amelia County School District.
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