Serving 602 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Patrick Copeland 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower 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 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 602 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Patrick Copeland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Patrick Copeland Elementary School's student population of 602 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
602 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Patrick Copeland Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Patrick Copeland Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1693 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
11%
18%
Black
57%
22%
White
24%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patrick Copeland Elementary School's ranking?
Patrick Copeland Elementary School is ranked #1693 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Patrick Copeland Elementary School often compared to?
Patrick Copeland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dupont Elementary School, Harry E. James Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Patrick Copeland Elementary School?
602 students attend Patrick Copeland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Patrick Copeland Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Patrick Copeland Elementary School?
Patrick Copeland Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Patrick Copeland Elementary School offer ?
Patrick Copeland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Patrick Copeland Elementary School part of?
Patrick Copeland Elementary School is part of Hopewell City PBLC Schs School District.
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