Halifax Elementary School (Closed 2008)

Halifax Elementary School serves 221 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 76% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
221 students

Showing 1999–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

Showing 1994–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (VA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1

Showing 1994–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
1%
20%

Showing 1998–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

Black
75%
21%

Showing 1999–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

White
24%
44%

Showing 1999–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
76%
0.38

Showing 1999–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
57%

Showing 1999–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Halifax Elementary School?
221 students attend Halifax Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Halifax Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Halifax Elementary School?
Halifax Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Halifax Elementary School offer ?
Halifax Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Halifax Elementary School part of?
Halifax Elementary School is part of Halifax County Public Schools.

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