Serving 309 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Boonsboro Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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: 309 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Boonboro Elementary serves the northeast part of Lynchburg, VA, covering an area of approximately 37.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, and the furthest point being 5.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boonsboro Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Boonsboro Elementary School's student population of 309 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
309 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Boonsboro Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boonsboro Elementary School is 0.32, 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
#273 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
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)5.2%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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 Boonsboro Elementary School's ranking?
Boonsboro Elementary School is ranked #273 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Boonsboro Elementary School often compared to?
Boonsboro Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leesville Road Elementary School, Bedford Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Boonsboro Elementary School?
309 students attend Boonsboro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Boonsboro Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Boonsboro Elementary School?
Boonsboro Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Boonsboro Elementary School offer ?
Boonsboro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Boonsboro Elementary School part of?
Boonsboro Elementary School is part of Bedford County School District.
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