Serving 415 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Amelon 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 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower 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 41% 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: 415 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Amelon Elementary serves the southern part of Madison Heights, VA, covering an area of approximately 12 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 3.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Amelon Elementary School's student population of 415 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
415 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Amelon 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 Amelon Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#1284 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
5%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
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)17.1%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
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 Amelon Elementary School's ranking?
Amelon Elementary School is ranked #1284 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Amelon Elementary School often compared to?
Amelon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Heights Elementary School, Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Amelon Elementary School?
415 students attend Amelon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Amelon Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Amelon Elementary School?
Amelon Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Amelon Elementary School offer ?
Amelon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Amelon Elementary School part of?
Amelon Elementary School is part of Amherst County School District.
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