Rich Acres Elementary School

400 Rich Acres School Rd
Martinsville, VA 24112
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 252 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rich Acres Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 252 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Rich Acres Elementary School's student population of 252 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
252 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Rich Acres Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rich Acres Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#1257 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
54%
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65-69%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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7%
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Hispanic
18%
18%
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Black
44%
22%
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White
28%
46%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
10%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
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Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rich Acres Elementary School's ranking?
Rich Acres Elementary School is ranked #1257 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Rich Acres Elementary School?
252 students attend Rich Acres Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Rich Acres Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rich Acres Elementary School?
Rich Acres Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rich Acres Elementary School offer ?
Rich Acres Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rich Acres Elementary School part of?
Rich Acres Elementary School is part of Henry Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 252 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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