Bland County Elementary School

31 Rocket Drive
Bland, VA 24315
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bland County Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 357 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 50% in VA
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bland County Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Bland County Elementary School's student population of 357 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
357 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

School Rankings

Bland County Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bland County Elementary School is 0.10, 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
#755 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(20-21)
55-59%
54%
(20-21)
70-74%
69%
(20-21)
≥50%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
n/a
22%
White
95%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bland County Elementary School's ranking?
Bland County Elementary School is ranked #755 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Bland County Elementary School?
357 students attend Bland County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Bland County Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bland County Elementary School?
Bland County Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bland County Elementary School offer ?
Bland County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bland County Elementary School part of?
Bland County Elementary School is part of Bland County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 357 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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