Serving 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tye River Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher 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 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: TYE RIVER ELEM serves the southwest part of Arrington, VA, covering an area of approximately 291.6 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 18.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tye River Elementary School's student population of 360 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
360 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Tye River 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 Tye River Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#1158 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.6%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tye River Elementary School's ranking?
Tye River Elementary School is ranked #1158 out of 1,773 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?
70-74% 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 Tye River Elementary School?
360 students attend Tye River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Tye River Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tye River Elementary School?
Tye River Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tye River Elementary School offer ?
Tye River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tye River Elementary School part of?
Tye River Elementary School is part of Nelson County School District.
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