Serving 167 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Otter River Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 70-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Otter River Elementary serves the northeast part of Goode, VA, covering an area of approximately 52.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school from the edge of the attendance zone takes about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.9 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum distance of 6.5 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Otter River Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Otter River Elementary School's student population of 167 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
167 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Otter River Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Otter River Elementary School is 0.32, 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
#468 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-79%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.4%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Otter River Elementary School's ranking?
Otter River Elementary School is ranked #468 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Otter River Elementary School often compared to?
Otter River Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Elementary School, Bedford Primary by visitors of our site.
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 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Otter River Elementary School?
167 students attend Otter River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Otter River Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Otter River Elementary School?
Otter River Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Otter River Elementary School offer ?
Otter River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Otter River Elementary School part of?
Otter River Elementary School is part of Bedford County School District.
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