Dearington Elementary/innovation

210 Smyth St
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
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 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 180 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dearington Elementary/innovation ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Dearington Elementary/innovation's student population of 180 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
180 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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 0.49, 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)
#1370 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
65-69%
68%
(20-21)
40-44%
69%
(20-21)
≤20%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
69%
22%
White
14%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.49
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
69% of Dearington Elementary/innovation students are Black, 14% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% 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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 180 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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