Serving 475 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Keister 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 is 53% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 475 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Keister Elementary serves the western part of Harrisonburg, VA, covering an area of approximately 3.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of about 1 mile from the school to the zone's edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Keister Elementary School's student population of 475 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
475 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Keister Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Keister Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1587 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
48%
20%
Black
10%
21%
White
36%
44%
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Keister Elementary School's ranking?
Keister Elementary School is ranked #1587 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Keister Elementary School often compared to?
Keister Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bluestone Elementary School, Waterman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Keister Elementary School?
475 students attend Keister Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Keister Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Keister Elementary School?
Keister Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Keister Elementary School offer ?
Keister Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Keister Elementary School part of?
Keister Elementary School is part of Harrisonburg City School District.
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