Is Colonial Beach Elementary a good school?

Colonial Beach Elementary ranks 547 th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Colonial Beach Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 360 students attended Colonial Beach Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Colonial Beach Elementary?

Students at Colonial Beach Elementary are 59% White, 21% African American, 15% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Colonial Beach Elementary attend?

Students who attend Colonial Beach Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Colonial Beach High

Colonial Beach Elementary

Summary:

Colonial Beach Elementary is a public elementary school serving around 360 students in grades PK-7 in Colonial Beach, Virginia. The school is part of the Westmoreland County Public Schools district, which is ranked 70 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Colonial Beach Elementary generally outperforms the state average in mathematics and reading proficiency, particularly in the upper grades, it consistently ranks in the bottom half of Virginia elementary schools, ranging from 547th to 950th out of over 1,100 schools. The school has a higher percentage of White (59.17%) and African American (20.56%) students compared to nearby schools, and a very high percentage of students (80-85%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the nearby King George County Public Schools. Despite the school's lower performance, Colonial Beach Elementary has seen a steady increase in per-student spending, from $6,768 in 2018-2019 to $7,973 in 2020-2021.

The nearby schools in King George County, such as Sealston Elementary and King George Elementary, generally outperform Colonial Beach Elementary on standardized tests and have higher school rankings, suggesting the Colonial Beach Public Schools district may be underperforming compared to its neighbors. However, Colonial Beach Elementary performs relatively well for certain subgroups, such as male students and students from low socioeconomic status backgrounds, indicating there may be opportunities for improvement with the right strategies and support.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-7

102 First Street
Colonial Beach, VA 22443

(804) 224-9897

District: Colonial Beach Public Schools

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,973

Students who attend Colonial Beach Elementary usually attend:

High:

Colonial Beach High

Student/teacher ratio: 22.1

Number of students: 360

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.2%

African American:

20.6%

Two or more races:

14.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Colonial Beach Elementary ranks better than 50.9% of elementary schools in Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.54. (See more...)

Compare Details Colonial Beach Elementary ranks better than 69.8% of middle schools in Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.23. (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.

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Colonial Beach Elementary is $7,973.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Colonial Beach Elementary 547^th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Colonial Beach Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Colonial Beach Elementary 126^th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Colonial Beach Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Colonial Beach Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Colonial Beach Public Schools 70^th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Colonial Beach Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile
2005	40.02	737^th	1062	30.6%
2006	20.97	975^th	1071	9.0%
2007	16.29	1018^th	1083	6.0%
2008	44.68	711^th	1081	34.2%
2009	45.46	694^th	1082	35.9%
2010	33.38	918^th	1113	17.5%
2011	60.60	441^st	1117	60.5%
2012	40.78	771^st	1117	31.0%
2013	35.51	813^th	1120	27.4%
2014	25.38	950^th	1110	14.4%
2015	32.48	846^th	1100	23.1%
2016	33.04	853^rd	1096	22.2%
2017	36.62	810^th	1099	26.3%
2018	46.31	690^th	1097	37.1%
2019	43.52	709^th	1105	35.8%
2021	35.69	752^nd	1103	31.8%
2022	46.27	654^th	1109	41.0%
2023	53.16	574^th	1114	48.5%
2024	55.54	547^th	1114	50.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Colonial Beach Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	73.98	201^st	1036	80.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Colonial Beach Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.34	707^th	1100	35.7%
2024	39.06	732^nd	1098	33.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Colonial Beach Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	68.77	340^th	1093	68.9%
2024	69.56	340^th	1101	69.1%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Colonial Beach Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	51.77	523^rd	984	46.8%
2024	55.90	486^th	979	50.4%

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

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Rank History for all middle school students at Colonial Beach Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile
2006	38.60	269^th	383	29.8%
2007	30.20	332^nd	387	14.2%
2008	28.42	338^th	391	13.6%
2009	51.67	180^th	390	53.8%
2010	68.93	79^th	408	80.6%
2011	65.51	92^nd	413	77.7%
2012	45.66	240^th	413	41.9%
2013	26.72	337^th	416	19.0%
2014	31.53	307^th	416	26.2%
2015	40.24	262^nd	412	36.4%
2016	36.70	279^th	409	31.8%
2017	50.15	211^th	415	49.2%
2018	45.66	238^th	413	42.4%
2019	51.02	224^th	424	47.2%
2021	43.93	225^th	419	46.3%
2022	36.81	269^th	415	35.2%
2023	47.63	232^nd	422	45.0%
2024	68.23	126^th	417	69.8%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Colonial Beach Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	83.26	37^th	402	90.8%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Colonial Beach Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	49.29	220^th	411	46.5%
2024	54.16	204^th	407	49.9%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Colonial Beach Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	47.66	222^nd	409	45.7%
2024	81.14	44^th	407	89.2%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Colonial Beach Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	60.71	158^th	402	60.7%
2024	70.65	89^th	396	77.5%

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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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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	228	91	0	12	3	n/a	n/a	0	334
2003	228	91	0	12	3	n/a	n/a	0	334
2004	229	85	1	12	4	n/a	n/a	4	335
2005	228	96	3	14	6	n/a	n/a	4	351
2006	218	95	1	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	327
2007	208	105	1	8	4	n/a	n/a	0	326
2008	217	102	3	9	6	n/a	n/a	0	337
2009	225	99	4	7	6	n/a	n/a	0	341
2010	252	100	9	15	6	n/a	n/a	6	388
2011	203	78	2	20	1	0	41	0	345
2012	227	65	3	22	4	1	48	0	370
2013	248	80	8	16	6	1	35	0	394
2014	220	79	4	17	4	1	32	0	357
2015	200	69	5	18	4	1	29	0	326
2016	227	83	4	20	3	0	43	0	380
2017	232	84	6	13	1	0	34	0	370
2018	257	97	5	13	1	2	43	0	418
2019	263	114	3	17	1	2	47	0	447
2020	247	104	5	12	1	1	52	0	422
2021	238	87	2	13	2	1	55	0	398
2022	236	82	0	11	5	3	53	0	390
2023	213	74	0	18	2	0	53	0	360

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 Colonial Beach Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	334	17.0	19.6	50
2003	334	17.0	19.6	50
2004	335	23.0	14.6	51.4
2005	351	23.0	15.3	52.2
2006	327	27.0	12.1	48.9
2007	326	22.0	14.8	47.2
2008	337	21.6	15.6	43.6
2009	341	21.0	16.2	45.7
2010	388	22.5	17.2	49.2
2011	345	29.0	11.8	65.2
2012	370	17.0	21.7	65.9
2013	394	19.2	20.4	37.6
2014	357	19.0	18.7	58.5
2015	326	21.0	15.5	65
2016	380	23.0	16.5	67.6
2017	370	22.8	16.2	76.2
2018	418	24.3	17.2	71.8
2019	447	22.3	20.0	73.2
2020	422	23.8	17.7	78.7
2021	398	23.6	16.8	n/a
2022	390	23.8	16.3	85.1
2023	360	16.2	22.1	80.3

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 Colonial Beach Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	334	17.0	19.6	50
2003	334	17.0	19.6	50
2004	335	23.0	14.6	51.4
2005	351	23.0	15.3	52.2
2006	327	27.0	12.1	48.9
2007	326	22.0	14.8	47.2
2008	337	21.6	15.6	43.6
2009	341	21.0	16.2	45.7
2010	388	22.5	17.2	49.2
2011	345	29.0	11.8	65.2
2012	370	17.0	21.7	65.9
2013	394	19.2	20.4	37.6
2014	357	19.0	18.7	58.5
2015	326	21.0	15.5	65
2016	380	23.0	16.5	67.6
2017	370	22.8	16.2	76.2
2018	418	24.3	17.2	71.8
2019	447	22.3	20.0	73.2
2020	422	23.8	17.7	78.7
2021	398	23.6	16.8	n/a
2022	390	23.8	16.3	85.1
2023	360	16.2	22.1	80.3

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 Colonial Beach Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,105 (16.3%)	$5,664 (83.7%)	$6,768
2020	$1,381 (18.6%)	$6,059 (81.4%)	$7,440
2021	$1,420 (17.8%)	$6,553 (82.2%)	$7,973

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Colonial Beach Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 709^th of 1105 Elementary schools	Ranks 574^th of 1114 Elementary schools	12.6%
Ranks 224^th of 424 Middle schools	Ranks 232^nd of 422 Middle schools	2.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Colonial Beach Elementary)	83	78.4	4.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Colonial Beach Public Schools)	83	78.4	4.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	82	69.1	12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Colonial Beach Elementary)	60	80.6	20.6%
3rd Grade English Reading (Colonial Beach Public Schools)	60	80.6	20.6%
3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)	71	66.1	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Colonial Beach Elementary)	75	57.5	17.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Colonial Beach Public Schools)	75	57.5	17.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	83	69.7	13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Colonial Beach Elementary)	54	85.1	31.1%
4th Grade English Reading (Colonial Beach Public Schools)	54	85.1	31.1%
4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	75	72.7	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Colonial Beach Elementary)	85	47.4	37.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Colonial Beach Public Schools)	85	47.4	37.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Science (Colonial Beach Elementary)	79	60.5	18.5%
5th Grade Science (Colonial Beach Public Schools)	79	60.5	18.5%
5th Grade Science (Virginia)	79	66	13%
5th Grade English Reading (Colonial Beach Elementary)	83	73.7	9.3%
5th Grade English Reading (Colonial Beach Public Schools)	83	73.7	9.3%
5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	78	71.4	6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Colonial Beach Elementary)	80	67.4	12.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Colonial Beach Public Schools)	80	67.4	12.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	57.8	20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Colonial Beach Elementary)	84	69.6	14.4%
6th Grade English Reading (Colonial Beach Public Schools)	84	69.6	14.4%
6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	77	70.4	6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Colonial Beach Elementary)	84	76.3	7.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Colonial Beach Public Schools)	84	76.3	7.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	51.4	26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Colonial Beach Elementary)	76	61.5	14.5%
7th Grade English Reading (Colonial Beach Public Schools)	76	61.5	14.5%
7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	79	70.3	8.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	447	360	19.5%
African American	114	74	35.1%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	17	18	5.9%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	263	213	19%
Two or More Races	47	53	12.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73.2%	80.3%	7.1%

Schools Near Colonial Beach Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Mathematics (2024)					SOL Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)					SOL Civics and Economics (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 Mathematics 7th 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 English Reading 7th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 7th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Colonial Beach Elementary	Public	PK, KG-7	102 First Street	Colonial Beach	22443	Westmoreland County	Colonial Beach Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 224-9897	360	16	22.1	80.3%	213 (59.2%)	74 (20.6%)	18 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (14.7%)	55.5	547^th of 1114 public elementary schools	50.9%		53.2	574^th of 1114 public elementary schools	48.5%	27	77.1	69.2	57.7	75.6	76.0	61.5	65.7	74.4	71.2	85.4	70.6	72.0	84.2	$7,973	$1,420	$6,553
Washington District Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	454 Oak Grove Road	Colonial Beach	22443	Westmoreland County	Westmoreland County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 224-9100	385	27	14.2	100.3%	213 (55.3%)	76 (19.7%)	60 (15.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (8.8%)	63.5	443^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	60.2%		46.3	648^th of 1114 public elementary schools	41.8%	205	83.1	76.1	68.5			83.3	72.9	73.9	75.9				64.3	$10,195	$1,376	$8,819
Potomac Elementary	Public	K-5	16495 15th Street	Dahlgren	22448	King George County	King George County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 663-3322	533	36	14.8	29.6%	343 (64.4%)	73 (13.7%)	44 (8.3%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (12.9%)	54.4	566^th of 1114 public elementary schools	49.2%		72.4	305^th of 1114 public elementary schools	72.6%	261	71.8	68.3	72.3			67.0	65.5	76.9	75.3				71.0	$7,944	$371	$7,573
King George Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10381 Ridge Road	King George	22485	King George County	King George County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 775-5411	744	55	13.5	43.5%	461 (62.0%)	117 (15.7%)	69 (9.3%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	93 (12.5%)	57.2	523^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	53.1%		45.6	657^th of 1114 public elementary schools	41.0%	134	76.7	74.2	75.0			70.0	67.0	72.2	75.8				65.6	$8,791	$389	$8,402
Sealston Elementary	Public	K-5	11048 Fletchers Chapel Rd.	King George	22485	King George County	King George County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 775-3400	754	46	16.3	35.4%	447 (59.3%)	102 (13.5%)	91 (12.1%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	108 (14.3%)	39.3	734^th of 1114 public elementary schools	34.1%		55.2	548^th of 1114 public elementary schools	50.8%	186	63.4	63.8	63.6			70.1	61.3	63.8	72.9				60.3	$7,493	$356	$7,137

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