Serving 495 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Skipwith 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 495 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Skipwith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Skipwith Elementary School's student population of 495 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
495 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Skipwith 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 Skipwith Elementary School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1448 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
22%
7%
Hispanic
24%
18%
Black
25%
22%
White
24%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skipwith Elementary School's ranking?
Skipwith Elementary School is ranked #1448 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Skipwith Elementary School?
495 students attend Skipwith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
25% of Skipwith Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 22% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Skipwith Elementary School?
Skipwith Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Skipwith Elementary School offer ?
Skipwith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Skipwith Elementary School part of?
Skipwith Elementary School is part of Henrico Co PBLC Schs School District.
School Reviews
5 5/8/2020
Excellent teaching staff. Highly committed professionals.
3 9/9/2017
My son's preschool teacher Curry was great. Kindergarten teacher ok, but first grade was not good.
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