Serving 415 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart 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 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 415 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Virginia Ave. Charlotte DeHart Elementary serves the northern part of Winchester, VA, covering an area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School's student population of 415 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
415 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Little Judges! Local Leaders Today! Global Leaders Tomorrow!
School Rankings
Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart 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 Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#1499 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
56%
20%
Black
12%
21%
White
19%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.8%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School's ranking?
Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School is ranked #1499 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School often compared to?
Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frederick Douglass Elementary School, John Kerr Elementary School, Garland R. Quarles Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School?
415 students attend Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School?
Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School offer ?
Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School part of?
Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School is part of Winchester City School District.
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