Elementary Schools in Northumberland County Public Schools

Northumberland County Public Schools in Virginia has only one elementary school, Northumberland Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The school's student population of 541 is predominantly low-income, with 90.76% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite these socioeconomic challenges, Northumberland Elementary has maintained consistent academic performance, with proficiency rates above the state average in mathematics and reading for grades 3-5.

Northumberland Elementary's academic performance, as measured by SOL (Standards of Learning) test scores, has been relatively stable over the past few years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 478 out of 1,109 Virginia elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 626 out of 1,114 in 2023-2024. The school's proficiency rates in 2023-2024 ranged from 55.79% in 5th grade science to 74.67% in 4th grade mathematics, compared to the state averages of 67.26% and 71.16%, respectively. This consistency suggests a level of stability and effectiveness in the school's educational program.

The school's student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state average, indicating a relatively high level of staffing resources. However, the school's per-student spending of $8,651 for the 2020-2021 school year is in line with the state average, suggesting that the school may not have significantly more resources than other schools in Northumberland County Public Schools. While Northumberland Elementary's academic performance is generally above the state average, there is still room for improvement, particularly in areas like 5th grade science proficiency, which is below the state average.