Washington-coleman Elementary School (Closed 2008)

Washington-coleman Elementary School served 297 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 56% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
297 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2007-2008 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
4%
18%
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Black
52%
22%
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White
44%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.54
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Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington-coleman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Source: 2007-2008 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Washington-coleman Elementary School?
297 students attend Washington-coleman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Washington-coleman Elementary School students are Black, 44% of students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington-coleman Elementary School?
Washington-coleman Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Washington-coleman Elementary School offer ?
Washington-coleman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Washington-coleman Elementary School part of?
Washington-coleman Elementary School is part of Halifax County Public Schools School District.

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