Serving 840 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, Narrows Elem/mid. ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (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.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 840 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Narrows Elem/mid.'s student population of 840 students has grown by 74% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 61% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
840 students
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Narrows Elem/mid. ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#908 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
(20-21)n/a
n/a
Asian
(20-21)n/a
8%
Hispanic
(20-21)1%
18%
Black
(20-21)2%
22%
White
(20-21)96%
46%
Hawaiian
(20-21)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(20-21)1%
6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Narrows Elem/mid.'s ranking?
Narrows Elem/mid. is ranked #908 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Narrows Elem/mid.?
840 students attend Narrows Elem/mid..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Narrows Elem/mid. students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Narrows Elem/mid.?
Narrows Elem/mid. has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Narrows Elem/mid. offer ?
Narrows Elem/mid. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Narrows Elem/mid. part of?
Narrows Elem/mid. is part of Giles Co PBLC Schs School District.
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