Council Elementary/Middle

Summary:

Council Elementary/Middle is a public school in Honaker, Virginia, serving 185 students in grades PK-7 as part of the Buchanan County Public Schools district. While the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students compared to the state average, it has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Virginia elementary schools and struggles with below-average student performance, particularly in mathematics and reading.

Council Elementary/Middle's 2-star rating from SchoolDigger is lower than the nearby Riverview Elementary/Middle (3 stars) and the higher-performing schools in the Russell County district. The school's 3rd grade math proficiency rate of 58.82% in 2023-2024 was well below the state average of 70.11% and the Buchanan County average of 72.08%. Additionally, a staggering 88.65% of Council Elementary/Middle students received free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

Despite the challenges faced by Council Elementary/Middle, there are opportunities for improvement. The school's performance has declined over the years, and its subgroup performance, particularly for male and white students, is in the bottom 15-20% of Virginia elementary schools. Addressing these issues, as well as ensuring equitable resource allocation compared to higher-performing nearby schools, will be crucial for improving educational outcomes for the students at Council Elementary/Middle.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-7

 7608 Helen Henderson Hwy
       Honaker, VA  24260


(276) 859-9329

District: Buchanan County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
667th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,621 Help


Students who attend Council Elementary/Middle usually attend:

High:    Council High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  185

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.8%
Hispanic:
1.6%
Two or more races:
0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.6% Help


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Compare Details Council Elementary/Middle ranks worse than 59.9% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Buchanan County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.13. (See more...)
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Compare Details Council Elementary/Middle ranks better than 66.4% of middle schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.79. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Council Elementary/Middle has the largest elementary school student body size in the Buchanan County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Council Elementary/Middle is $7,621, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Buchanan County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Council Elementary/Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Council Elementary/Middle 667th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Council Elementary/Middle in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Council Elementary/Middle 140th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Council Elementary/Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Buchanan County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Buchanan County Public Schools 60th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Council Elementary/Middle

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Council Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 13.00 1016th 1062 4.3%
2006 42.26 736th 1071 31.3%
2007 37.26 796th 1083 26.5%
2008 52.19 579th 1081 46.4%
2009 64.63 356th 1082 67.1%
2010 20.45 1033rd 1113 7.2%
2011 36.24 854th 1117 23.5%
2012 20.87 1020th 1117 8.7%
2013 38.65 776th 1120 30.7%
2014 35.57 811th 1110 26.9%
2015 54.39 576th 1100 47.6%
2016 33.80 844th 1096 23.0%
2017 14.68 1017th 1099 7.5%
2018 39.06 780th 1097 28.9%
2019 41.82 737th 1105 33.3%
2021 45.76 649th 1103 41.2%
2022 36.10 772nd 1109 30.4%
2023 30.61 837th 1114 24.9%
2024 45.13 667th 1114 40.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Council Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 64.33 358th 1036 65.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Council Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.71 725th 1100 34.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Council Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.80 871st 1093 20.3%
2024 45.25 667th 1101 39.4%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Council Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.28 946th 984 3.9%
2024 23.56 833rd 979 14.9%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Council Elementary/Middle

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Rank History for all middle school students at Council Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 36.34 286th 383 25.3%
2007 35.03 310th 387 19.9%
2008 49.45 208th 391 46.8%
2009 64.42 94th 390 75.9%
2010 8.59 401st 408 1.7%
2011 30.08 338th 413 18.2%
2012 27.86 346th 413 16.2%
2013 34.42 291st 416 30.0%
2014 39.79 257th 416 38.2%
2015 57.95 152nd 412 63.1%
2016 51.33 196th 409 52.1%
2017 12.20 389th 415 6.3%
2018 34.58 301st 413 27.1%
2019 56.62 178th 424 58.0%
2021 53.18 171st 419 59.2%
2022 42.32 238th 415 42.7%
2023 33.51 305th 422 27.7%
2024 65.79 140th 417 66.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Council Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 73.21 80th 402 80.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Council Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.32 377th 402 6.2%
2024 45.06 238th 396 39.9%
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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.

Council Elementary/Middle Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Council Elementary/Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 384 384
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 381 381
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 336 336
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 344 344
1993 300 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1994 289 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1995 279 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1996 279 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1997 272 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 272
1998 304 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1999 320 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 320
2000 310 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a -4 306
2001 292 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2002 308 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2003 308 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2004 276 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2005 253 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 253
2006 221 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 221
2007 217 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2008 223 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 223
2009 203 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2010 217 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2011 206 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 206
2012 199 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 199
2013 201 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 201
2014 221 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 222
2015 217 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 218
2016 221 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 221
2017 212 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 212
2018 199 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 199
2019 190 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 191
2020 188 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 194
2021 181 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 186
2022 173 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 177
2023 181 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 185

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 Council Elementary/Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 384 24.9 15.4 n/a
1990 381 23.8 16.0 n/a
1991 336 25.0 13.4 n/a
1992 344 25.5 13.4 n/a
1993 300 22.7 13.2 n/a
1994 289 18.4 n/a 64.4
1995 279 n/a 0.0 55.9
1996 279 n/a 0.0 55.9
1997 272 n/a 0.0 63.6
1998 304 n/a 0.0 58.6
1999 320 24.0 13.3 74.7
2000 306 n/a 0.0 72.3
2001 292 26.0 11.2 71.2
2002 308 27.0 11.4 70.1
2003 308 27.0 11.4 70.1
2004 276 29.0 9.5 74.6
2005 253 25.0 10.1 77.5
2006 221 28.0 7.9 77.4
2007 217 25.4 8.5 75.6
2008 223 19.9 11.2 73.5
2009 203 18.9 10.7 73.9
2010 217 18.1 11.9 72.4
2011 206 13.4 15.3 69.9
2012 199 18.5 10.7 75.4
2013 201 18.0 11.1 73.6
2014 222 19.0 11.6 73.4
2015 218 21.0 10.3 78.9
2016 221 17.0 13.0 81.9
2017 212 16.7 12.6 82.5
2018 199 16.8 11.7 86.4
2019 191 15.7 12.1 87.4
2020 194 15.1 12.8 86.1
2021 186 15.3 12.1 n/a
2022 177 15.9 11.0 94.4
2023 185 14.5 12.7 88.6

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 Council Elementary/Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 384 24.9 15.4 n/a
1990 381 23.8 16.0 n/a
1991 336 25.0 13.4 n/a
1992 344 25.5 13.4 n/a
1993 300 22.7 13.2 n/a
1994 289 18.4 n/a 64.4
1995 279 n/a 0.0 55.9
1996 279 n/a 0.0 55.9
1997 272 n/a 0.0 63.6
1998 304 n/a 0.0 58.6
1999 320 24.0 13.3 74.7
2000 306 n/a 0.0 72.3
2001 292 26.0 11.2 71.2
2002 308 27.0 11.4 70.1
2003 308 27.0 11.4 70.1
2004 276 29.0 9.5 74.6
2005 253 25.0 10.1 77.5
2006 221 28.0 7.9 77.4
2007 217 25.4 8.5 75.6
2008 223 19.9 11.2 73.5
2009 203 18.9 10.7 73.9
2010 217 18.1 11.9 72.4
2011 206 13.4 15.3 69.9
2012 199 18.5 10.7 75.4
2013 201 18.0 11.1 73.6
2014 222 19.0 11.6 73.4
2015 218 21.0 10.3 78.9
2016 221 17.0 13.0 81.9
2017 212 16.7 12.6 82.5
2018 199 16.8 11.7 86.4
2019 191 15.7 12.1 87.4
2020 194 15.1 12.8 86.1
2021 186 15.3 12.1 n/a
2022 177 15.9 11.0 94.4
2023 185 14.5 12.7 88.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Council Elementary/Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $760 (11.0%) $6,130 (89.0%) $6,890
2020 $1,717 (20.8%) $6,542 (79.2%) $8,259
2021 $1,584 (20.8%) $6,036 (79.2%) $7,621

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Council Elementary/Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 737th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 837th of 1114 Elementary schools
 8.4%
Ranks 178th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 305th of 422 Middle schools
 30.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Council Elementary/Middle)8853.9
 34.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Buchanan County Public Schools)7863
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Council Elementary/Middle)4450
 6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Buchanan County Public Schools)6561
 4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Council Elementary/Middle)8152.4
 28.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Buchanan County Public Schools)8263.9
 18.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Council Elementary/Middle)7357.1
 15.9%
   4th Grade English Reading (Buchanan County Public Schools)6973.4
 4.4%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Council Elementary/Middle)8255.6
 26.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Buchanan County Public Schools)8062.4
 17.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Council Elementary/Middle)8270.6
 11.4%
   5th Grade Science (Buchanan County Public Schools)7965.2
 13.8%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Council Elementary/Middle)6865
 3%
   5th Grade English Reading (Buchanan County Public Schools)6861
 7%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7872
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Council Elementary/Middle)8453.9
 30.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Buchanan County Public Schools)7157.3
 13.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Council Elementary/Middle)7469.2
 4.8%
   6th Grade English Reading (Buchanan County Public Schools)7464.3
 9.7%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Council Elementary/Middle)9270
 22%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Buchanan County Public Schools)7663
 13%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7855
 23%
7th Grade English Reading (Council Elementary/Middle)8452.9
 31.1%
   7th Grade English Reading (Buchanan County Public Schools)7458.9
 15.2%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students191185
 3.1%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic13
 200%
Pacific Islander00
White190181
 4.7%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.4%88.6%
 1.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 185 students attended Council Elementary/Middle.

Council Elementary/Middle ranks 667th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Council Elementary/Middle usually go on to attend:

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Students at Council Elementary/Middle are 98% White, 2% Hispanic.


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