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Troutville Elementary School vs. Buchanan Elementary School

Should you attend Troutville Elementary School or Buchanan Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Troutville Elementary School
12 Barron Dr
Troutville, VA 24175
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Buchanan Elementary School
255 Schoolhouse Rd
Buchanan, VA 24066
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Troutville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)

Buchanan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 258 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Troutville Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Buchanan Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
258 students
300 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Troutville Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Buchanan Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Troutville Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Buchanan Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Troutville Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Buchanan Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Troutville Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Botetourt County School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Buchanan Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Botetourt County School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#488 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
#288 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Troutville Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Buchanan Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 50% in VA)
85-89%
(Top 10% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Troutville Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Botetourt County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buchanan Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Botetourt County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Troutville Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Botetourt County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buchanan Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Botetourt County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
70-79%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
60-69%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Troutville Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Buchanan Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
20
29
Kindergarten Students
42
37
Grade 1 Students
36
46
Grade 2 Students
41
57
Grade 3 Students
43
44
Grade 4 Students
44
40
Grade 5 Students
32
47

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Troutville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Botetourt County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Buchanan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Botetourt County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Troutville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Botetourt County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Buchanan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Botetourt County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Troutville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Botetourt County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Buchanan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Botetourt County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
87%
94%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Troutville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Botetourt County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Buchanan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Botetourt County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Troutville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Botetourt County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Buchanan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Botetourt County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.24
0.12
This chart showcases the diversity score of Troutville Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Botetourt County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Buchanan Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Botetourt County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
40%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Troutville Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Botetourt County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Buchanan Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Botetourt County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Troutville Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Botetourt County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Buchanan Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Botetourt County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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