Dillwyn Elementary School (Closed 2013)

Dillwyn Elementary School serves 221 students in grades 4-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 47% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 77% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 89%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 40% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
221 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (VA)
(11-12)
47%
68%
(11-12)
77%
89%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
31%
22%
White
60%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.54
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
59%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
9%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% VA state average).
How many students attend Dillwyn Elementary School?
221 students attend Dillwyn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Dillwyn Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dillwyn Elementary School?
Dillwyn Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dillwyn Elementary School offer ?
Dillwyn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Dillwyn Elementary School part of?
Dillwyn Elementary School is part of Buckingham County Public Schools.

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