Bland County Elementary

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Bland County Elementary ranks 608 th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bland County Elementary is a public elementary school located in Bland, Virginia, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 371. The school is part of the Wythe County Public Schools district, which is ranked 18 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bland County Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in mathematics and reading proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 78.43% of 3rd graders at Bland County Elementary were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state average of 70.11%. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.8 in 2022-2023 and spends more per student ($7,923 in 2020-2021) compared to the state average. However, the school's performance for certain subgroups, such as white students and low socioeconomic status students, is relatively lower compared to the overall school performance.

While Bland County Elementary performs well overall, the nearby schools, such as Pulaski Elementary, Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary, and Rural Retreat Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance, with some schools outperforming Bland County Elementary in specific subject areas and grade levels. Additionally, the racial makeup of Bland County Elementary is significantly different from the nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

31 Rocket Drive
Bland, VA 24315

(276) 688-3621

District: Bland County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
608^th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,923

Students who attend Bland County Elementary usually attend:

High:

Bland County High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 357

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.2%

Two or more races:

3.4%

Hispanic:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bland County Elementary ranks worse than 54.6% of elementary schools in Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.6. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.2%), two or more races (3.4%), Hispanic (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bland County Elementary is 11.5. (See more...)

Compare Bland County Elementary employs 30.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bland County Elementary is $7,923.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bland County Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bland County Elementary 608^th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Bland County Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Bland County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Bland County Public Schools 18^th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bland County Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bland County Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile
2017	60.97	442^nd	1099	59.8%
2018	59.42	480^th	1097	56.2%
2019	61.80	467^th	1105	57.7%
2021	61.57	443^rd	1103	59.8%
2022	52.03	578^th	1109	47.9%
2023	66.01	399^th	1114	64.2%
2024	50.60	608^th	1114	45.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bland County Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	44.49	626^th	1036	39.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Bland County Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.96	347^th	1100	68.5%
2024	57.10	511^th	1098	53.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Bland County Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	55.33	166^th	324	48.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Bland County Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	60.86	444^th	1093	59.4%
2024	43.08	690^th	1101	37.3%

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Rank History for White students at Bland County Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.45	647^th	984	34.2%
2024	25.02	805^th	979	17.8%

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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bland County Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2015	410	2	0	5	2	5	424
2016	403	2	0	6	2	9	422
2017	383	0	0	5	1	9	398
2018	333	1	0	4	1	8	347
2019	357	1	0	5	1	8	372
2020	330	3	0	7	1	12	353
2021	317	1	0	2	1	13	334
2022	326	1	1	3	1	15	347
2023	346	1	1	3	0	20	371
2024	340	1	1	3	0	12	357

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bland County Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	424	26.0	16.3	48.1
2016	422	25.0	16.8	39.6
2017	398	27.0	14.7	47
2018	347	26.0	13.3	53
2019	372	25.8	14.3	50.5
2020	353	25.7	13.7	54.1
2021	334	22.0	15.1	n/a
2022	347	33.8	10.2	55
2023	371	37.5	9.8	66.6
2024	357	30.8	11.5	75.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bland County Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	424	26.0	16.3	48.1
2016	422	25.0	16.8	39.6
2017	398	27.0	14.7	47
2018	347	26.0	13.3	53
2019	372	25.8	14.3	50.5
2020	353	25.7	13.7	54.1
2021	334	22.0	15.1	n/a
2022	347	33.8	10.2	55
2023	371	37.5	9.8	66.6
2024	357	30.8	11.5	75.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bland County Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$281 (3.6%)	$7,441 (96.4%)	$7,722
2020	$299 (3.8%)	$7,484 (96.2%)	$7,783
2021	$421 (5.3%)	$7,503 (94.7%)	$7,923

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bland County Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 467^th of 1105 Elementary schools	Ranks 399^th of 1114 Elementary schools	6.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bland County Elementary)	91	83	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bland County Public Schools)	91	83	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	82	69.1	12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Bland County Elementary)	81	62.3	18.7%
3rd Grade English Reading (Bland County Public Schools)	81	62.3	18.7%
3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)	71	66.1	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bland County Elementary)	79	74	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bland County Public Schools)	79	74	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	83	69.7	13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Bland County Elementary)	71	72	1%
4th Grade English Reading (Bland County Public Schools)	71	72	1%
4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	75	72.7	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bland County Elementary)	96	81	15.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bland County Public Schools)	96	81	15.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Science (Bland County Elementary)	98	78.6	19.4%
5th Grade Science (Bland County Public Schools)	98	78.6	19.4%
5th Grade Science (Virginia)	79	66	13%
5th Grade English Reading (Bland County Elementary)	86	71.4	14.6%
5th Grade English Reading (Bland County Public Schools)	86	71.4	14.6%
5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	78	71.4	6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bland County Elementary)	75	82.2	7.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bland County Public Schools)	75	82.2	7.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	57.8	20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Bland County Elementary)	77	80	3%
6th Grade English Reading (Bland County Public Schools)	77	80	3%
6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	77	70.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	372	371	0.3%
African American	1	1
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	5	3	40%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	357	346	3.1%
Two or More Races	8	20	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.5%	66.6%	16%

Schools Near Bland County Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Mathematics (2024)				SOL Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)				SOL VA Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bland County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	31 Rocket Drive	Bland	24315	Bland County	Bland County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 688-3621	357	31	11.5	75.1%	340 (95.2%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.4%)	50.6	608^th of 1114 public elementary schools	45.4%		66	399^th of 1114 public elementary schools	64.2%	209	78.4	64.2	64.2	75.6	75.5	56.9	66.0	69.8	71.1	73.6	$7,923	$421	$7,503
Spiller Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	330 Tazewell St	Wytheville	24382	Wythe County	Wythe County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 228-3561	635	49	12.9	77.0%	537 (84.6%)	31 (4.9%)	22 (3.5%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (6.5%)	64.4	432^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	61.2%		66.9	386^th of 1114 public elementary schools	65.4%	46	74.7	79.4	76.3		68.0	69.5	82.3	72.9		82.3	$7,437	$1,090	$6,347
Max Meadows Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	213 School St	Max Meadows	24360	Wythe County	Wythe County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 637-3211	201	20	10.0	76.6%	190 (94.5%)	2 (1.0%)	5 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.0%)	65.3	422^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	62.1%		68.5	360^th of 1114 public elementary schools	67.7%	62	75.0	92.6	68.4		73.7	75.0	80.8	65.8		96.2	$9,952	$643	$9,309
Graham Intermediate	Public	2-5	808 Greever Ave	Bluefield	24605	Tazewell County	Tazewell County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 326-3737	383	22	17.4	86.2%	343 (89.6%)	15 (3.9%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.7%)	67.2	392^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	64.8%		78.1	233^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	79.1%	159	81.2	71.7	75.8		81.1	76.2	78.3	80.0		68.5	$7,327	$658	$6,669
Dudley Primary	Public	PK, KG-1	1840 Tazewell Ave	Bluefield	24605	Tazewell County	Tazewell County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 326-1507	242	15	16.2	86.4%	212 (87.6%)	10 (4.1%)	6 (2.5%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.1%)								(n/a)											$6,804	$580	$6,224
Rural Retreat Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Martha Debord Way	Rural Retreat	24386	Wythe County	Wythe County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 686-4125	361	27	13.6	77.3%	339 (93.9%)	2 (0.6%)	10 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.8%)	84.9	121^st of 1114 public elementary schools	89.1%		82.1	172^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	84.6%	51	93.4	92.1	89.2		75.4	86.9	85.7	83.1		93.7	$7,248	$746	$6,503
Sheffey Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	621 Piney Mt. Rd	Wytheville	24382	Wythe County	Wythe County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 699-1771	221	21	10.5	76.9%	210 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.2%)	72.8	313^th of 1114 public elementary schools	71.9%		57.9	510^th of 1114 public elementary schools	54.2%	197	75.8	87.1	80.0		70.0	81.8	90.3	72.5		90.3	$6,821	$796	$6,025
Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7030 Abb's Valley Road	Bluefield	24605	Tazewell County	Tazewell County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 945-5969	155	12	12.7	87.1%	148 (95.5%)	2 (1.3%)	4 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	50.1	619^th of 1114 public elementary schools	44.4%		55.9	538^th of 1114 public elementary schools	51.7%	81	94.1	80.0	46.2		53.9	94.1	84.2	53.9		75.0	$6,701	$1,068	$5,633
Pulaski Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2004 Morehead Lane	Pulaski	24301	Pulaski County	Pulaski County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 643-0737	492	38	12.9	93.1%	385 (78.3%)	31 (6.3%)	19 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (11.6%)	44.1	677^th of 1114 public elementary schools	39.2%		35.4	782^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	29.8%	105	61.3	68.0	68.2		64.8	58.1	71.8	65.9		74.4	$7,238	$918	$6,320

Frequently Asked Questions about Bland County Elementary

Is Bland County Elementary a good school?

Bland County Elementary ranks 608^th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bland County Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 357 students attended Bland County Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Bland County Elementary?

Students at Bland County Elementary are 95% White, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Bland County Elementary attend?

Students who attend Bland County Elementary usually go on to attend:

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