Falling Branch Elementary School vs. Christiansburg Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 569 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Falling Branch Elementary School ranks in the top 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 72% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 419 students in grades 3-5, Christiansburg Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
3-5
Total Students
569 students
419 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
31 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#845 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#680 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
68%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
36
-
Kindergarten Students
98
-
Grade 1 Students
69
-
Grade 2 Students
84
-
Grade 3 Students
94
152
Grade 4 Students
97
117
Grade 5 Students
91
150
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
11%
8%
% Black
6%
7%
% White
75%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
10%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
