The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥95% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 87%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 89%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
224 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥95%
87%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)85-89%
89%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
7%
Hispanic
(09-10)11%
10%
Black
(09-10)29%
26%
White
(09-10)60%
57%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
65%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
7%
7%
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?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 87% VA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% VA state average).
How many students attend Irisburg Elementary School?
224 students attend Irisburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Irisburg Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Irisburg Elementary School offer ?
Irisburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Irisburg Elementary School part of?
Irisburg Elementary School is part of Henry County Public Schools School District.
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