Serving 307 students in grades 5-8, Longs Fork 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 75% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 78% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 79%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
307 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)75%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)78%
79%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
n/a
19%
Black
1%
22%
White
97%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% VA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% VA state average).
How many students attend Longs Fork Elementary School?
307 students attend Longs Fork Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Longs Fork Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Longs Fork Elementary School?
Longs Fork Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Longs Fork Elementary School offer ?
Longs Fork Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Longs Fork Elementary School part of?
Longs Fork Elementary School is part of Dickenson County Public Schools School District.
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