Serving 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Valley Institute Elementary School ranks in the top 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 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Valley Institute Elementary serves the west part of Bristol, VA, covering an area of approximately 99.4 square miles. Most students typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 11.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Valley Institute Elementary School's student population of 250 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
250 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Valley Institute Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley Institute Elementary School is 0.13, 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
#720 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-69%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.2%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
9%
6%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 23-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 Valley Institute Elementary School's ranking?
Valley Institute Elementary School is ranked #720 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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?
250 students attend Valley Institute Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Valley Institute Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Valley Institute Elementary School?
Valley Institute Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Valley Institute Elementary School part of?
Valley Institute Elementary School is part of Washington County School District.
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