Altavista Elementary

Summary:

Altavista Elementary is a public elementary school in Altavista, Virginia, serving around 500 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Campbell County Public Schools district, which is ranked 52 out of 130 school districts in the state.

Altavista Elementary has consistently outperformed the district and state averages in standardized test scores, with proficiency rates in Mathematics, Science, and English Reading significantly higher than the averages. The school's academic performance has been particularly strong in Mathematics and English Reading, with several grade levels achieving proficiency rates over 75% in recent years. Altavista Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated but is generally in the top half of Virginia elementary schools, and its SchoolDigger rating has improved from 2 stars to 4 stars out of 5 in the past few years.

Compared to nearby schools, Altavista Elementary's academic performance is on par with or exceeds that of other schools in the Campbell County Public Schools district, such as Tomahawk Elementary and Leesville Road Elementary. However, some nearby schools in the Pittsylvania County Public Schools district, such as Mount Airy Elementary and Gretna Elementary, have shown even stronger academic performance. Altavista Elementary also faces the challenge of having a relatively high percentage of students from low-income families, with 74.6% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1003 Lynch Mill Rd
       Altavista, VA  24517-1028


(434) 369-5665

District: Campbell County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
397th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,053 Help


Students who attend Altavista Elementary usually attend:

High:    Altavista High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  500

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.4%
African American:
31.0%
Two or more races:
7.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Altavista Elementary ranks better than 64.4% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 2nd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Campbell County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67. (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 Altavista Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Campbell County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Altavista Elementary is $7,053. 4 elementary schools in the Campbell County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Altavista Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Altavista Elementary 397th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Altavista Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Campbell County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Campbell County Public Schools 52nd of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Altavista Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Altavista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 41.89 701st 1062 34.0%
2006 45.98 682nd 1071 36.3%
2007 50.09 592nd 1083 45.3%
2008 43.38 726th 1081 32.8%
2009 36.14 845th 1082 21.9%
2010 40.43 822nd 1113 26.1%
2011 40.44 798th 1117 28.6%
2012 35.62 862nd 1117 22.8%
2013 30.94 865th 1120 22.8%
2014 26.80 930th 1110 16.2%
2015 42.04 747th 1100 32.1%
2016 30.75 871st 1096 20.5%
2017 50.47 615th 1099 44.0%
2018 33.17 844th 1097 23.1%
2019 54.09 577th 1105 47.8%
2021 54.35 539th 1103 51.1%
2022 58.64 495th 1109 55.4%
2023 75.22 263rd 1114 76.4%
2024 67.00 397th 1114 64.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Altavista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 75.19 184th 1036 82.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Altavista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.51 176th 1100 84.0%
2024 55.60 527th 1098 52.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Altavista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.98 176th 324 45.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Altavista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.45 370th 1093 66.1%
2024 74.54 270th 1101 75.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Altavista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.79 132nd 579 77.2%
2024 63.44 217th 588 63.1%
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Rank History for White students at Altavista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.53 163rd 984 83.4%
2024 61.05 405th 979 58.6%
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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.

Altavista Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Altavista Elementary

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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 394 394
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 395 395
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 411 411
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 422 422
1993 297 113 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 413
1994 298 122 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1995 443 221 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 670
1996 443 221 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 670
1997 439 215 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 659
1998 448 233 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 689
1999 455 236 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 696
2000 478 211 1 4 0 n/a n/a -4 690
2001 476 203 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 685
2002 501 201 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 703
2003 501 201 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 703
2004 501 206 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 711
2005 481 193 1 2 0 n/a n/a 6 683
2006 460 184 1 3 1 n/a n/a 3 652
2007 439 183 1 5 1 n/a n/a 5 634
2008 431 176 1 5 4 n/a n/a 8 625
2009 424 174 1 5 3 n/a n/a 10 617
2010 406 168 2 7 3 n/a n/a 19 605
2011 424 158 1 6 4 1 9 0 603
2012 406 157 0 12 3 3 44 0 625
2013 400 160 4 15 2 2 47 0 630
2014 403 172 8 10 2 0 46 0 641
2015 351 153 4 23 2 1 50 0 584
2016 316 149 3 20 3 1 56 0 548
2017 317 147 4 14 3 2 42 0 529
2018 305 150 5 23 3 2 33 0 521
2019 279 153 5 27 3 2 36 0 505
2020 263 164 5 18 2 2 41 0 495
2021 250 175 5 25 0 1 39 0 495
2022 267 160 4 21 0 1 37 0 490
2023 282 155 3 24 1 0 35 0 500

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 Altavista Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 394 27.3 14.4 n/a
1990 395 27.2 14.5 n/a
1991 411 25.8 15.9 n/a
1992 422 26.3 16.0 n/a
1993 413 26.5 15.6 n/a
1994 423 20.5 n/a 29.3
1995 670 n/a 0.0 31.3
1996 670 n/a 0.0 31.3
1997 659 n/a 0.0 36.6
1998 689 n/a 0.0 34.8
1999 696 42.0 16.6 38.5
2000 690 n/a 0.0 34.7
2001 685 49.0 14.0 35.3
2002 703 46.0 15.3 36.7
2003 703 46.0 15.3 36.7
2004 711 49.0 14.5 38.4
2005 683 49.5 13.8 38.3
2006 652 47.0 13.9 43
2007 634 52.2 12.1 45
2008 625 43.7 14.3 43.9
2009 617 40.7 15.2 46
2010 605 41.5 14.5 51.5
2011 603 36.0 16.7 50.4
2012 625 39.6 15.7 52.8
2013 630 37.9 16.5 50.5
2014 641 35.2 18.1 54.4
2015 584 34.0 17.1 53.1
2016 548 33.0 16.6 59.9
2017 529 33.2 15.9 56.9
2018 521 30.2 17.2 61.4
2019 505 30.7 16.4 60.6
2020 495 30.7 16.0 62.6
2021 495 24.0 20.6 n/a
2022 490 28.8 16.9 63.3
2023 500 35.0 14.2 74.6

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 Altavista Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 394 27.3 14.4 n/a
1990 395 27.2 14.5 n/a
1991 411 25.8 15.9 n/a
1992 422 26.3 16.0 n/a
1993 413 26.5 15.6 n/a
1994 423 20.5 n/a 29.3
1995 670 n/a 0.0 31.3
1996 670 n/a 0.0 31.3
1997 659 n/a 0.0 36.6
1998 689 n/a 0.0 34.8
1999 696 42.0 16.6 38.5
2000 690 n/a 0.0 34.7
2001 685 49.0 14.0 35.3
2002 703 46.0 15.3 36.7
2003 703 46.0 15.3 36.7
2004 711 49.0 14.5 38.4
2005 683 49.5 13.8 38.3
2006 652 47.0 13.9 43
2007 634 52.2 12.1 45
2008 625 43.7 14.3 43.9
2009 617 40.7 15.2 46
2010 605 41.5 14.5 51.5
2011 603 36.0 16.7 50.4
2012 625 39.6 15.7 52.8
2013 630 37.9 16.5 50.5
2014 641 35.2 18.1 54.4
2015 584 34.0 17.1 53.1
2016 548 33.0 16.6 59.9
2017 529 33.2 15.9 56.9
2018 521 30.2 17.2 61.4
2019 505 30.7 16.4 60.6
2020 495 30.7 16.0 62.6
2021 495 24.0 20.6 n/a
2022 490 28.8 16.9 63.3
2023 500 35.0 14.2 74.6

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Altavista Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $842 (12.5%) $5,917 (87.6%) $6,758
2020 $992 (13.4%) $6,422 (86.6%) $7,414
2021 $779 (11.0%) $6,274 (89.0%) $7,053

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Altavista Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 577th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 263rd of 1114 Elementary schools
 28.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Altavista Elementary)8281.9
 0.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Campbell County Public Schools)8677.4
 8.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Altavista Elementary)7876.4
 1.6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Campbell County Public Schools)7470.6
 3.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Altavista Elementary)9186.6
 4.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Campbell County Public Schools)8775.5
 11.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Altavista Elementary)8080.5
 0.5%
   4th Grade English Reading (Campbell County Public Schools)7875.7
 2.3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Altavista Elementary)8179.5
 1.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Campbell County Public Schools)8677.3
 8.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Altavista Elementary)7968.5
 10.5%
   5th Grade Science (Campbell County Public Schools)8372.4
 10.6%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Altavista Elementary)6878.1
 10.1%
   5th Grade English Reading (Campbell County Public Schools)7672.5
 3.5%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students505500
 1%
African American153155
 1.3%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian53
 40%
Hispanic2724
 11.1%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White279282
 1.1%
Two or More Races3635
 2.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.6%74.6%
 14%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Altavista Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 500 students attended Altavista Elementary.

Students who attend Altavista Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Altavista High

Altavista Elementary ranks 397th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Altavista Elementary are 56% White, 31% African American, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.


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