Ervinton Elementary School (Closed 2023)

195 Ervinton Circle
Nora, VA 24272
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 113 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ervinton 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 was 30-39% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Top Rankings

Ervinton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
113 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (VA)
#1315 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(20-21)
30-39%
54%
(20-21)
60-69%
69%
(20-21)
40-59%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
n/a
19%
Black
n/a
22%
White
98%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ervinton Elementary School's ranking?
Ervinton Elementary School is ranked #1315 out of 1,792 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Ervinton Elementary School?
113 students attend Ervinton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Ervinton Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ervinton Elementary School?
Ervinton Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ervinton Elementary School offer ?
Ervinton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ervinton Elementary School part of?
Ervinton Elementary School is part of Dickenson County School District.

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