Peak View Elementary School

641 Lawyer Rd.
Penn Laird, VA 22846
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 538 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 538 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 75% (Top 50%)
  • : 61% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Peak View Elementary School's student population of 538 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
538 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar

School Rankings

Peak View 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 Peak View Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1000 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
75%
68%
(20-21)
61%
69%
(20-21)
65-69%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
8%
Hispanic
31%
20%
Black
3%
21%
White
58%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
(22-23)
14.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Pioneers

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Peak View Elementary School's ranking?
Peak View Elementary School is ranked #1000 out of 1,773 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?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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?
538 students attend Peak View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Peak View Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Peak View Elementary School?
Peak View Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, 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 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Peak View Elementary School part of?
Peak View Elementary School is part of Rockingham County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 538 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 75% (Top 50%)
  • : 61% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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