Valley Institute Elementary School

4350 Gate City Highway
Bristol, VA 24202

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Tel: (276) 642-5500

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Valley Institute Elementary School serves 296 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Valley Institute Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 296 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Valley Institute Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Valley Institute Elementary School's student population of 296 students has declined by 7% over five school years.

The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

296 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Valley Institute Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Valley Institute Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (VA)

Overall Testing Rank

#960 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Valley Institute Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-54%

54%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Valley Institute Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

65-69%

69%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Valley Institute Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Valley Institute Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

18%

Black

n/a

22%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Valley Institute Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

White

94%

46%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Valley Institute Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.12

0.70

This chart display the diversity score of Valley Institute Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

51%

35%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Valley Institute Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Washington County Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valley Institute Elementary School's ranking?

Valley Institute Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What schools are Valley Institute Elementary School often compared to?

Valley Institute Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like High Point Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).

How many students attend Valley Institute Elementary School?

296 students attend Valley Institute Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

94% of Valley Institute Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Institute Elementary School?

Valley Institute Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.

What grades does Valley Institute Elementary School offer ?

Valley Institute Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Valley Institute Elementary School part of?

Valley Institute Elementary School is part of Washington County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 296 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education