Serving 141 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mount Airy Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: MT. AIRY ELEMENTARY serves the northeast part of Gretna, VA, covering an area of approximately 159.4 square miles. Families typically live within a 15-20 minute drive, with an average distance of 7.9 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Airy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Mount Airy Elementary School's student population of 141 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
141 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Mount Airy Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Airy Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#697 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-69%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-79%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
30%
21%
White
57%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.8%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Airy Elementary School's ranking?
Mount Airy Elementary School is ranked #697 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Mount Airy Elementary School?
141 students attend Mount Airy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Mount Airy Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Airy Elementary School?
Mount Airy Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mount Airy Elementary School offer ?
Mount Airy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Mount Airy Elementary School part of?
Mount Airy Elementary School is part of Pittsylvania County School District.
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