Serving 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Occohannock 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: OCCOHANNOCK ELEM serves the northern part of Exmore, VA, covering an area of approximately 84.1 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 3.1 miles to the nearest zone edge and a maximum distance of 11.4 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Occohannock Elementary School's student population of 385 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
385 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Motto
Inspiring Learners for Life through Achievement and Success! Every Child Every Day.
School Rankings
Occohannock 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 Occohannock Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#1537 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
27%
20%
Black
39%
21%
White
26%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.6%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Occohannock Elementary School's ranking?
Occohannock Elementary School is ranked #1537 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Occohannock Elementary School often compared to?
Occohannock Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like B.m. Williams Primary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Occohannock Elementary School?
385 students attend Occohannock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Occohannock Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Occohannock Elementary School?
Occohannock Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Occohannock Elementary School offer ?
Occohannock Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Occohannock Elementary School part of?
Occohannock Elementary School is part of Northampton County School District.
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