Botetourt Elementary School

6361 Main Street
Gloucester, VA 23061
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 556 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Botetourt Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 556 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 50% in VA
  • : 66% (Top 30%)
  • : 73% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Botetourt Elementary School's student population of 556 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
556 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Botetourt 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 Botetourt Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#615 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
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66%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Botetourt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
73%
69%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Botetourt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
6%
18%
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Black
11%
22%
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White
74%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in VA.
0.43
This chart display the diversity score of Botetourt Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
41%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Botetourt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Botetourt Elementary School's ranking?
Botetourt Elementary School is ranked #615 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Botetourt Elementary School often compared to?
Botetourt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Achilles Elementary School, Bethel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Botetourt Elementary School?
556 students attend Botetourt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Botetourt Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Botetourt Elementary School?
Botetourt Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Botetourt Elementary School offer ?
Botetourt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Botetourt Elementary School part of?
Botetourt Elementary School is part of Gloucester Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 556 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 66% (Top 30%)
  • : 73% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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