Rich Valley Elementary School
Tel:
(276)624-3314
- Rich Valley Elementary School serves 160 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Rich Valley Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 50%.
Top Placements
Rich Valley Elementary School places 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 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Rich Valley Elementary School's student population of 160 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 160 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Rich Valley Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,801 schools in Virginia (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Rich Valley Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | #273 out of 1801 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 72% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Hispanic | 1% | 15% |
| Black | n/a | 23% |
| White | 99% | 50% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 16% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Smyth Co PBLC Schs School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Rich Valley Elementary School is Northwood High School (8.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Northwood Middle School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Saltville Northwood Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 202 students
0.1 miles
156 Long Hollow Rd
Saltville, VA 24370
(276)624-3341 0.1 6-8 202 - Saltville Saltville Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 204 students
7.5 miles
1013 E Main St
Saltville, VA 24370
(276)496-4751 7.5 PK-5 204 - Marion Smyth County Career & Technical Center Vocational School
8.2 miles
147 Fox Valley Rd
Marion, VA 24354
(276)646-8117 8.2 n/a n/a - Saltville Northwood High School Grades: 9-12 | 278 students
8.4 miles
305 Panther Ln
Saltville, VA 24370
(276)496-7751 8.4 9-12 278 - Chilhowie Chilhowie High School Grades: 9-12 | 416 students
8.8 miles
1160 Lee Hwy
Chilhowie, VA 24319
(276)646-8966 8.8 9-12 416
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