Pearl Sample Elementary

Summary:

Pearl Sample Elementary is a public elementary school in Culpeper, Virginia, serving 632 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Culpeper County Public Schools district, which is ranked 94 out of 130 school districts in the state.

Pearl Sample Elementary has shown consistent improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from the bottom 15% of Virginia elementary schools in 2017-2018 to the top 42% in 2023-2024. The school's performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests is generally higher than the Culpeper County Public Schools district and the state of Virginia averages, particularly in Mathematics and Science. In 2023-2024, Pearl Sample Elementary ranked in the top 13% of Virginia elementary schools for African American students and the top 25% for Hispanic students in Mathematics and Reading. This is notable given the school's more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (27.85%) and African American (11.55%) students compared to nearby schools.

Despite facing socioeconomic challenges, with a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (70.73%) compared to nearby schools, Pearl Sample Elementary has been effective in supporting student learning and achievement. The school's higher per-student spending ($9,480 in 2020-2021) may contribute to its success. While the other schools in the Culpeper County Public Schools district show room for improvement, Pearl Sample Elementary's strategies and practices could provide valuable insights to enhance educational outcomes across the district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 18480 Simms Dr
       Culpeper, VA  22701


(540) 825-5448

District: Culpeper County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
468th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,480 Help


Students who attend Pearl Sample Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Floyd T. Binns Middle
High:    Eastern View High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  632

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.3%
Hispanic:
27.8%
African American:
11.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pearl Sample Elementary ranks better than 58% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 2nd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Culpeper County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.75. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Pearl Sample Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Culpeper County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pearl Sample Elementary is $9,480, which is the 2nd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Culpeper County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pearl Sample Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pearl Sample Elementary 468th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Pearl Sample Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Culpeper County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Culpeper County Public Schools 94th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pearl Sample Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pearl Sample Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 41.91 700th 1062 34.1%
2006 28.30 920th 1071 14.1%
2007 37.89 783rd 1083 27.7%
2008 31.60 875th 1081 19.1%
2009 22.79 982nd 1082 9.2%
2010 30.98 939th 1113 15.6%
2011 29.64 944th 1117 15.5%
2012 16.31 1052nd 1117 5.8%
2013 33.02 845th 1120 24.6%
2014 28.41 910th 1110 18.0%
2015 46.75 682nd 1100 38.0%
2016 41.09 750th 1096 31.6%
2017 24.07 948th 1099 13.7%
2018 14.81 1005th 1097 8.4%
2019 21.91 961st 1105 13.0%
2021 29.36 816th 1103 26.0%
2022 48.14 627th 1109 43.5%
2023 59.39 487th 1114 56.3%
2024 61.75 468th 1114 58.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pearl Sample Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 12.30 231st 247 6.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pearl Sample Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.61 68th 300 77.3%
2024 74.38 65th 306 78.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pearl Sample Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 69.86 263rd 1036 74.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Pearl Sample Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.97 532nd 1100 51.6%
2024 63.68 415th 1098 62.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Pearl Sample Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.74 446th 1093 59.2%
2024 56.84 513th 1101 53.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Pearl Sample Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.78 119th 579 79.4%
2024 75.76 118th 588 79.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pearl Sample Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.98 194th 564 65.6%
2024 72.46 145th 580 75.0%
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Rank History for White students at Pearl Sample Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.63 603rd 984 38.7%
2024 50.34 553rd 979 43.5%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Pearl Sample 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 538 538
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 558 558
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 560 560
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 574 574
1993 473 211 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 694
1994 448 193 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 656
1995 371 194 4 12 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1996 371 194 4 12 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1997 390 206 3 19 0 n/a n/a 0 618
1998 411 214 3 19 0 n/a n/a 0 647
1999 407 207 5 17 0 n/a n/a 0 636
2000 386 187 3 17 0 n/a n/a -4 589
2001 378 188 6 21 0 n/a n/a 0 593
2002 338 160 3 20 0 n/a n/a 0 521
2003 338 160 3 20 0 n/a n/a 0 521
2004 364 153 2 35 1 n/a n/a 0 555
2005 411 150 10 60 1 n/a n/a 17 649
2006 434 150 13 71 0 n/a n/a 22 690
2007 429 165 21 128 4 n/a n/a 28 775
2008 418 157 23 104 3 n/a n/a 25 730
2009 370 116 7 71 2 n/a n/a 25 591
2010 394 106 6 67 2 n/a n/a 22 597
2011 372 95 8 78 4 0 25 0 582
2012 347 97 8 91 5 0 27 0 575
2013 371 124 8 110 5 0 36 0 654
2014 369 106 8 114 6 0 36 0 639
2015 345 106 6 119 7 0 39 0 622
2016 347 106 4 129 6 0 45 0 637
2017 331 100 4 140 4 0 48 0 627
2018 304 78 3 128 3 0 43 0 559
2019 300 67 2 115 4 0 43 0 531
2020 332 72 5 147 5 0 54 0 615
2021 295 64 6 142 4 0 55 0 566
2022 292 73 13 162 4 0 55 0 599
2023 305 73 13 176 4 0 61 0 632

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 Pearl Sample Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 538 36.0 14.9 n/a
1990 558 36.0 15.5 n/a
1991 560 42.6 13.1 n/a
1992 574 43.4 13.2 n/a
1993 694 46.7 14.9 n/a
1994 656 41.7 n/a 41.3
1995 581 n/a 0.0 36.7
1996 581 n/a 0.0 36.7
1997 618 n/a 0.0 41.4
1998 647 n/a 0.0 42.7
1999 636 43.0 14.8 46.7
2000 589 n/a 0.0 44.9
2001 593 52.0 11.4 40.1
2002 521 51.0 10.2 44
2003 521 51.0 10.2 44
2004 555 52.0 10.7 43.6
2005 649 53.0 12.2 39.1
2006 690 55.0 12.5 36.5
2007 775 58.7 13.2 36.7
2008 730 45.0 16.2 39.9
2009 591 35.5 16.6 47.5
2010 597 36.0 16.5 48.9
2011 582 36.0 16.1 51
2012 575 40.0 14.3 55.3
2013 654 40.0 16.3 58.4
2014 639 42.0 15.2 61.7
2015 622 42.0 14.8 63.3
2016 637 41.0 15.5 64.7
2017 627 41.0 15.2 63.2
2018 559 41.6 13.4 71
2019 531 37.2 14.2 64.2
2020 615 39.0 15.7 56.9
2021 566 41.3 13.6 n/a
2022 599 42.7 14.0 58.4
2023 632 40.0 15.8 70.7

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 Pearl Sample Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 538 36.0 14.9 n/a
1990 558 36.0 15.5 n/a
1991 560 42.6 13.1 n/a
1992 574 43.4 13.2 n/a
1993 694 46.7 14.9 n/a
1994 656 41.7 n/a 41.3
1995 581 n/a 0.0 36.7
1996 581 n/a 0.0 36.7
1997 618 n/a 0.0 41.4
1998 647 n/a 0.0 42.7
1999 636 43.0 14.8 46.7
2000 589 n/a 0.0 44.9
2001 593 52.0 11.4 40.1
2002 521 51.0 10.2 44
2003 521 51.0 10.2 44
2004 555 52.0 10.7 43.6
2005 649 53.0 12.2 39.1
2006 690 55.0 12.5 36.5
2007 775 58.7 13.2 36.7
2008 730 45.0 16.2 39.9
2009 591 35.5 16.6 47.5
2010 597 36.0 16.5 48.9
2011 582 36.0 16.1 51
2012 575 40.0 14.3 55.3
2013 654 40.0 16.3 58.4
2014 639 42.0 15.2 61.7
2015 622 42.0 14.8 63.3
2016 637 41.0 15.5 64.7
2017 627 41.0 15.2 63.2
2018 559 41.6 13.4 71
2019 531 37.2 14.2 64.2
2020 615 39.0 15.7 56.9
2021 566 41.3 13.6 n/a
2022 599 42.7 14.0 58.4
2023 632 40.0 15.8 70.7

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 Pearl Sample Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $819 (8.3%) $9,051 (91.7%) $9,869
2020 $614 (7.1%) $8,093 (92.9%) $8,707
2021 $805 (8.5%) $8,675 (91.5%) $9,480

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pearl Sample Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 961st of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 487th of 1114 Elementary schools
 43.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pearl Sample Elementary)7269.5
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Culpeper County Public Schools)8562.6
 22.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Pearl Sample Elementary)4562.4
 17.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Culpeper County Public Schools)6456.8
 7.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pearl Sample Elementary)7679.3
 3.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Culpeper County Public Schools)8273.8
 8.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Pearl Sample Elementary)6678.1
 12.1%
   4th Grade English Reading (Culpeper County Public Schools)7065.1
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pearl Sample Elementary)8076.5
 3.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Culpeper County Public Schools)8462.9
 21.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Pearl Sample Elementary)7067.4
 2.7%
   5th Grade Science (Culpeper County Public Schools)7454.9
 19.1%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Pearl Sample Elementary)6372.2
 9.2%
   5th Grade English Reading (Culpeper County Public Schools)7259.8
 12.2%
   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 Students531632
 19%
African American6773
 9%
American Indian44
Asian213
 550%
Hispanic115176
 53%
Pacific Islander00
White300305
 1.7%
Two or More Races4361
 41.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.2%70.7%
 6.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pearl Sample Elementary

Students at Pearl Sample Elementary are 48% White, 28% Hispanic, 12% African American, 10% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Pearl Sample Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Floyd T. Binns Middle
High : Eastern View High

Pearl Sample Elementary ranks 468th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 632 students attended Pearl Sample Elementary.


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