Serving 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elkton 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 50-54% (which is lower 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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Elkton Elementary serves the eastern part of its school district in Elkton, VA, covering approximately 20.8 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive, with an average distance of 4.2 miles to the school's edge and the furthest boundary located 7.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elkton Elementary School's student population of 269 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
269 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
'Elkton Elementary School will be a place of inclusive, rigorous learning.'
School Rankings
Elkton 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 Elkton Elementary School is 0.36, 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
#1259 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
3%
21%
White
79%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elkton Elementary School's ranking?
Elkton Elementary School is ranked #1259 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% 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 Elkton Elementary School?
269 students attend Elkton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Elkton Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elkton Elementary School?
Elkton Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elkton Elementary School offer ?
Elkton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Elkton Elementary School part of?
Elkton Elementary School is part of Rockingham County School District.
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