Serving 302 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Charles City County Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Charles City Co Elem encompasses the entire school district in Charles City, VA, covering approximately 204.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 13.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charles City County Elementary School's student population of 302 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
302 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Charles City County 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 Charles City County Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#1676 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
2%
20%
Black
46%
21%
White
28%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
18%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.9%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles City County Elementary School's ranking?
Charles City County Elementary School is ranked #1676 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Charles City County Elementary School often compared to?
Charles City County Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles City County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Charles City County Elementary School?
302 students attend Charles City County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Charles City County Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charles City County Elementary School?
Charles City County Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Charles City County Elementary School offer ?
Charles City County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Charles City County Elementary School part of?
Charles City County Elementary School is part of Charles City County School District.
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