Turbeville Elementary School (Closed 2008)

Turbeville Elementary School serves 122 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 56% of the student body (majority Black), which was equal to the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
122 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (VA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
54%
22%
White
44%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
2%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Turbeville Elementary School?
122 students attend Turbeville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Turbeville Elementary School students are Black, 44% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Turbeville Elementary School?
Turbeville Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Turbeville Elementary School offer ?
Turbeville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Turbeville Elementary School part of?
Turbeville Elementary School is part of Halifax County Public Schools School District.

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