Serving 259 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Bland 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 was 75-79% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 74%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Total Students
259 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)75-79%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)75-79%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
n/a
22%
White
97%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% VA state average).
How many students attend Bland Elementary School?
259 students attend Bland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Bland Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bland Elementary School?
Bland Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bland Elementary School offer ?
Bland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7
What school district is Bland Elementary School part of?
Bland Elementary School is part of Bland County Public Schools School District.
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