Serving 310 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Irvin W. Taylor 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 55-59% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than 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 89% 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
310 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)55-59%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)45-49%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
78%
22%
White
11%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% VA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% VA state average).
How many students attend Irvin W. Taylor Elementary School?
310 students attend Irvin W. Taylor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Irvin W. Taylor Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Irvin W. Taylor Elementary School?
Irvin W. Taylor Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Irvin W. Taylor Elementary School offer ?
Irvin W. Taylor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Irvin W. Taylor Elementary School part of?
Irvin W. Taylor Elementary School is part of Danville City Public Schools School District.
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