Schoolfield Elementary School
Tel:
(434)799-6455
- Schoolfield Elementary School serves 580 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 58% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 50%.
Top Placements
Schoolfield Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Schoolfield Elementary School's student population of 580 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 580 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Schoolfield Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Schoolfield Elementary School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. 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 | #1677 out of 1,796 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 72% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 15% |
| Black | 62% | 23% |
| White | 23% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 92% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Danville City Pblc Schs School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Schoolfield Elementary School is George Washington High School (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is O. Trent Bonner Middle School (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Park Avenue Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Danville Park Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 453 students
1.2 miles
661 Park Ave
Danville, VA 24541
(434)799-6452 1.2 K-5 453 - Danville Forest Hills Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 260 students
1.4 miles
155 Mountain View Ave
Danville, VA 24541
(434)799-6430 1.4 K-5 260 - Danville Grove Park Preschool Grades: PK | 114 students
1.7 miles
1070 S Main St
Danville, VA 24541
(434)799-6437 1.7 PK 114 - Danville Edwin A. Gibson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 561 students
1.9 miles
1215 Industrial Avenue
Danville, VA 24541
(434)799-6426 1.9 K-5 561 - Danville George Washington High School Grades: 9-12 | 1353 students
2.0 miles
701 Broad St
Danville, VA 24541
(434)799-6410 2.0 9-12 1353
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