Summary:
Greensville County Public Schools in Virginia has only one elementary school, Greensville Elementary, which serves a diverse student population with a high percentage of economic disadvantage. While the school spends more per student than the state average, its academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, has been consistently below the state and district averages across multiple subject areas and grade levels.
Greensville Elementary's student population is predominantly African American (76.83%), with smaller percentages of White (11.16%), Hispanic (7.08%), and other racial/ethnic groups. The school has a very high percentage (103.36%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic challenges faced by the community. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the school's academic underperformance, as research has shown that low-income students often face additional barriers to educational success.
Compared to the state averages, Greensville Elementary's proficiency rates in subjects like 5th grade Science (54.48%) and 3rd grade Mathematics (78.4%) are lower than the state's 67.26% and 70.11%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has ranged from 721 out of 1,114 elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 917 out of 1,109 in 2021-2022, suggesting a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student learning and achievement. While the school's per-student spending is higher than the state average, the effectiveness of resource allocation may need to be re-evaluated to ensure that funding is being used in the most impactful way to support student success.
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