Serving 410 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brookneal 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 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower 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 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brookneal Elementary serves the southeastern area of its school district in Brookneal, VA, covering approximately 180.9 square miles. Families typically face a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 8.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 14.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brookneal Elementary School's student population of 410 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 61% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
410 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
To provide a world-class education that enables every student to choose and pursue any post K12 endeavor.
School Rankings
Brookneal Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brookneal Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#863 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
2%
20%
Black
23%
21%
White
65%
44%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.6%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brookneal Elementary School's ranking?
Brookneal Elementary School is ranked #863 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Brookneal Elementary School often compared to?
Brookneal Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sydnor Jennings Elementary School, Altavista Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Brookneal Elementary School?
410 students attend Brookneal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Brookneal Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brookneal Elementary School?
Brookneal Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brookneal Elementary School offer ?
Brookneal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Brookneal Elementary School part of?
Brookneal Elementary School is part of Campbell County School District.
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