Serving 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Amherst Elementary School ranks in the top 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 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher 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 37% 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: 307 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Amherst Elementary serves the eastern section of its school district in Amherst, VA, covering an area of approximately 75.6 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Amherst Elementary School's student population of 307 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
307 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Stay Paw-sitive
School Rankings
Amherst 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 Amherst Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#703 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
10%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
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)9.8%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
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 Amherst Elementary School's ranking?
Amherst Elementary School is ranked #703 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Amherst Elementary School often compared to?
Amherst Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Elementary School, Temperance Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Amherst Elementary School?
307 students attend Amherst Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Amherst Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Amherst Elementary School?
Amherst Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Amherst Elementary School offer ?
Amherst Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Amherst Elementary School part of?
Amherst Elementary School is part of Amherst County School District.
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