Baywood Elementary School (Closed 2023)

247 Grammar Lane
Galax, VA 24333
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 125 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Baywood Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥90% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
125 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (VA)
(16-17)
≥90%
72%
(17-18)
80-89%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
2%
22%
White
85%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.27
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
2%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% VA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% VA state average).
How many students attend Baywood Elementary School?
125 students attend Baywood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Baywood Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baywood Elementary School?
Baywood Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Baywood Elementary School offer ?
Baywood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Baywood Elementary School part of?
Baywood Elementary School is part of Grayson County Public Schools School District.

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