Carysbrook Elementary School

9172 James Madison Highway
Fork Union, VA 23055
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 457 students in grades 3-4, Carysbrook 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 70% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 3-4
  • Enrollment: 457 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 70% (Top 50%)
  • : 64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Carysbrook Elementary School's student population of 457 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
457 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

School Rankings

Carysbrook 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 Carysbrook 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1024 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
70%
68%
(20-21)
64%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
12%
21%
White
67%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
(22-23)
26%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carysbrook Elementary School's ranking?
Carysbrook Elementary School is ranked #1024 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?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Carysbrook Elementary School?
457 students attend Carysbrook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Carysbrook Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carysbrook Elementary School?
Carysbrook Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carysbrook Elementary School offer ?
Carysbrook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Carysbrook Elementary School part of?
Carysbrook Elementary School is part of Fluvanna County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 3-4
  • Enrollment: 457 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 70% (Top 50%)
  • : 64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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