Serving 653 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pearl Sample 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 52% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 653 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pearl Sample Elementary School's student population of 653 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
653 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pearl Sample 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 Pearl Sample Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#1113 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)52%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
27%
19%
Black
11%
22%
White
48%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pearl Sample Elementary School's ranking?
Pearl Sample Elementary School is ranked #1113 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Pearl Sample Elementary School often compared to?
Pearl Sample Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like A.g. Richardson Elementary School, Farmington Elementary School, Emerald Hill 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 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Pearl Sample Elementary School?
653 students attend Pearl Sample Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Pearl Sample Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pearl Sample Elementary School?
Pearl Sample Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pearl Sample Elementary School offer ?
Pearl Sample Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pearl Sample Elementary School part of?
Pearl Sample Elementary School is part of Culpeper County School District.
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