Glenwood Elementary School (Closed 2014)

Glenwood Elementary School serves 254 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 74%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 75% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
254 students

Showing 2005–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

Showing 2005–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (VA)
(12-13)
80-84%
71%
(12-13)
70-74%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1

Showing 2005–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
14%
20%

Showing 2005–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Black
56%
21%

Showing 2005–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

White
25%
44%

Showing 2005–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
75%
0.61

Showing 2005–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%

Showing 2005–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%

Showing 2005–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% VA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% VA state average).
How many students attend Glenwood Elementary School?
254 students attend Glenwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Glenwood Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Glenwood Elementary School?
Glenwood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Glenwood Elementary School offer ?
Glenwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Glenwood Elementary School part of?
Glenwood Elementary School is part of Danville City Public Schools.

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