Ellen W. Chambliss Elementary School serves 209 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 74%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
209 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-79%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-79%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
77%
22%
White
17%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% VA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% VA state average).
How many students attend Ellen W. Chambliss Elementary School?
209 students attend Ellen W. Chambliss Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Ellen W. Chambliss Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 3% 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 Ellen W. Chambliss Elementary School?
Ellen W. Chambliss Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ellen W. Chambliss Elementary School offer ?
Ellen W. Chambliss Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Ellen W. Chambliss Elementary School part of?
Ellen W. Chambliss Elementary School is part of Sussex County Public Schools.
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