Peak View Elementary School

641 Lawyer Rd.
Penn Laird, VA 22846
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 466 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Peak View 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 45% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 466 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Peak View Elementary School's student population of 466 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
466 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Peak View 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 Peak View Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#1252 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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45%
54%
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61%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
29%
18%
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Black
2%
22%
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White
63%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.52
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Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Peak View Elementary School's ranking?
Peak View Elementary School is ranked #1252 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Peak View Elementary School often compared to?
Peak View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cub Run Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Peak View Elementary School?
466 students attend Peak View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Peak View Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peak View Elementary School?
Peak View Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Peak View Elementary School offer ?
Peak View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Peak View Elementary School part of?
Peak View Elementary School is part of Rockingham Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 466 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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