Serving 241 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chincoteague 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 65-69% (which is approximately equal to 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 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chincoteague Elementary serves the northeast part of its school district in Chincoteague Island, VA, covering an area of approximately 98.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 10.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chincoteague Elementary School's student population of 241 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
241 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1993
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chincoteague 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 Chincoteague Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#720 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.3%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
6%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal Blue and Yellow
School Mascot
Colt
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chincoteague Elementary School's ranking?
Chincoteague Elementary School is ranked #720 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Chincoteague Elementary School often compared to?
Chincoteague Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kegotank Elementary School, Metompkin 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 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Chincoteague Elementary School?
241 students attend Chincoteague Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Chincoteague Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chincoteague Elementary School?
Chincoteague Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chincoteague Elementary School offer ?
Chincoteague Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chincoteague Elementary School part of?
Chincoteague Elementary School is part of Accomack County School District.
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