Serving 478 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sussex Central 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 59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 478 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: SUSSEX CENTRAL ELEM's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Stony Creek, VA, covering approximately 492.8 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 14.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 20.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sussex Central Elementary School's student population of 478 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
478 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sussex Central Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sussex Central Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1408 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
64%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.4%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sussex Central Elementary School's ranking?
Sussex Central Elementary School is ranked #1408 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Sussex Central Elementary School often compared to?
Sussex Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sussex Central Middle School, Sussex Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Sussex Central Elementary School?
478 students attend Sussex Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Sussex Central Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sussex Central Elementary School?
Sussex Central Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sussex Central Elementary School offer ?
Sussex Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sussex Central Elementary School part of?
Sussex Central Elementary School is part of Sussex County School District.
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