Ewing Elementary School (Closed 2013)

Ewing Elementary School serves 182 students in grades Prekindergarten-7. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 89%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Total Students
182 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (VA)
(11-12)
65-69%
68%
(11-12)
90-94%
89%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
n/a
22%
White
94%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% VA state average).
How many students attend Ewing Elementary School?
182 students attend Ewing Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Ewing Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ewing Elementary School?
Ewing Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ewing Elementary School offer ?
Ewing Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7
What school district is Ewing Elementary School part of?
Ewing Elementary School is part of Lee County Public Schools School District.

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