Serving 180 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dearington Elementary/innovation 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 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: DEARINGTON ELEM/INNOVATION serves the northeast part of Lynchburg, VA, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dearington Elementary/innovation's student population of 180 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
180 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dearington Elementary/innovation 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 Dearington Elementary/innovation is 0.54, 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
#1370 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
6%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
65%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.9%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, White, Grey
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dearington Elementary/innovation's ranking?
Dearington Elementary/innovation is ranked #1370 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Dearington Elementary/innovation often compared to?
Dearington Elementary/innovationis often viewed alongside schools like T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation, William M. Bass Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Dearington Elementary/innovation?
180 students attend Dearington Elementary/innovation.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Dearington Elementary/innovation students are Black, 16% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dearington Elementary/innovation?
Dearington Elementary/innovation has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dearington Elementary/innovation offer ?
Dearington Elementary/innovation offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dearington Elementary/innovation part of?
Dearington Elementary/innovation is part of Lynchburg City School District.
In what neighborhood is Dearington Elementary/innovation located?
Dearington Elementary/innovation is located in the Dearington neighborhood of Lynchburg, VA.
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