South Of Dan Elementary School (Closed 2008)

South Of Dan Elementary School serves 348 students in grades Kindergarten-3. 
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 29% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
348 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (VA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
26%
22%
White
71%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.43
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
2%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend South Of Dan Elementary School?
348 students attend South Of Dan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of South Of Dan Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Of Dan Elementary School?
South Of Dan Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Of Dan Elementary School offer ?
South Of Dan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is South Of Dan Elementary School part of?
South Of Dan Elementary School is part of Halifax County Public Schools.

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