Serving 491 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Camelot Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 50-54% (which is lower 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 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Camelot Elementary serves the northern part of Chesapeake, VA, with an attendance zone covering approximately 1.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest boundary located about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Camelot Elementary School's student population of 491 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
491 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Camelot Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Camelot Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#1048 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
24%
20%
Black
53%
21%
White
12%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.1%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Camelot Elementary School's ranking?
Camelot Elementary School is ranked #1048 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
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 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Camelot Elementary School?
491 students attend Camelot Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Camelot Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Camelot Elementary School?
Camelot Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Camelot Elementary School offer ?
Camelot Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Camelot Elementary School part of?
Camelot Elementary School is part of Chesapeake City School District.
In what neighborhood is Camelot Elementary School located?
Camelot Elementary School is located in the Camelot neighborhood of Chesapeake, VA.
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