P.b. Smith Elementary School vs. C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary School
Should I attend P.b. Smith Elementary School or C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 424 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.b. Smith 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 490 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
424 students
490 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#588 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#463 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
7
24
Kindergarten Students
74
76
Grade 1 Students
61
79
Grade 2 Students
66
86
Grade 3 Students
60
74
Grade 4 Students
84
75
Grade 5 Students
72
76
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
13%
% Black
7%
3%
% White
74%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
9%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
