Occohannock Elementary School
Tel:
(757)678-5151
- Occohannock Elementary School serves 467 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 72% (which is equal to the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 72% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 50%.
Top Placements
Occohannock Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Occohannock Elementary School's student population of 467 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 467 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Occohannock Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Occohannock Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1316 out of 1,796 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 72% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 15% |
| Black | 47% | 23% |
| White | 32% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Northampton Co Pblc Schs School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Occohannock Elementary School is Nandua High School (13.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Nandua Middle School (13.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Pungoteague Elementary School (10.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Melfa Pungoteague Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 482 students
10.0 miles
28480 Bobtown Rd
Melfa, VA 23410
(757)787-4032 10.0 PK-5 482 - Onley Nandua Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 563 students
13.0 miles
20330 Warrior Dr.
Onley, VA 23418
(757)787-7037 13.0 6-8 563 - Onley Badger Vocational Education Center - South Vocational School
13.4 miles
26350 Lankford Highway
Onley, VA 23418
(757)787-4522 13.4 n/a n/a - Onley Nandua High School Grades: 9-12 | 746 students
13.4 miles
26350 Lankford Highway
Onley, VA 23418
(757)787-4514 13.4 9-12 746 - Accomac Accawmacke Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 540 students
15.1 miles
26230 Drummondtown Rd
Accomac, VA 23301
(757)787-8013 15.1 PK-5 540
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