Raven Elementary School (Closed 2023)

122 School Street
Raven, VA 24639
Serving 148 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Raven 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 80%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
148 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (VA)
(16-17)
80-84%
72%
(17-18)
75-79%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
2%
22%
White
96%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% VA state average).
How many students attend Raven Elementary School?
148 students attend Raven Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Raven Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Raven Elementary School?
Raven Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Raven Elementary School offer ?
Raven Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Raven Elementary School part of?
Raven Elementary School is part of Tazewell County Public Schools School District.

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