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Schoolfield Elementary

Summary:

Schoolfield Elementary is a public elementary school in Danville, Virginia, serving around 500 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school faces significant challenges, with a student population that is predominantly African American (65%) and economically disadvantaged (98% receive free or reduced-price lunch), as well as consistently low academic performance compared to state and district averages.

Schoolfield Elementary has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger and consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Virginia elementary schools. Its students perform significantly lower than the state and district averages on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests across all grade levels and subject areas. In contrast, the nearby schools in the Pittsylvania County Public Schools district generally perform much better academically and have higher ratings from SchoolDigger, highlighting the disparities in educational outcomes between the two districts.

Despite Schoolfield Elementary's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14 to 19 students per teacher, and its relatively high spending per student, ranging from $8,102 to $8,855, these factors do not seem to translate into improved academic performance. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and the racial composition of the student population may be contributing factors to the school's poor academic performance, suggesting that a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach is needed to address the underlying social, economic, and educational disparities within the Danville City Public Schools district.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1400 W Main St
       Danville, VA  24541

(434) 799-6455

District: Danville City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1037th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,102 Help


Students who attend Schoolfield Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Westwood Middle
High:    George Washington High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  500

Racial breakdown:

African American:
66.6%
White:
18.6%
Hispanic:
10.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98% Help


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Compare Details Schoolfield Elementary ranks worse than 93.1% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 3rd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Danville City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.26. (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 Schoolfield Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Danville City Public Schools District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Schoolfield Elementary is $8,102. 4 elementary schools in the Danville City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Schoolfield Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Schoolfield Elementary 1037th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Schoolfield Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Danville City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Danville City Public Schools 123rd of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Schoolfield Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Schoolfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 54.97 506th 1062 52.4%
2006 63.81 370th 1071 65.5%
2007 27.72 925th 1083 14.6%
2008 9.15 1059th 1081 2.0%
2009 15.43 1037th 1082 4.2%
2010 21.10 1024th 1113 8.0%
2011 19.46 1043rd 1117 6.6%
2012 27.64 962nd 1117 13.9%
2013 23.76 953rd 1120 14.9%
2014 32.46 861st 1110 22.4%
2015 22.75 954th 1100 13.3%
2016 24.85 929th 1096 15.2%
2017 10.33 1043rd 1099 5.1%
2018 31.88 855th 1097 22.1%
2019 13.68 1022nd 1105 7.5%
2021 10.63 1005th 1103 8.9%
2022 13.09 1000th 1109 9.8%
2023 10.73 1018th 1114 8.6%
2024 9.26 1037th 1114 6.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Schoolfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 20.41 895th 1036 13.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Schoolfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 8.15 1042nd 1100 5.3%
2024 14.45 978th 1098 10.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Schoolfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.38 972nd 1093 11.1%
2024 6.07 1069th 1101 2.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Schoolfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.55 510th 579 11.9%
2024 18.36 532nd 588 9.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Schoolfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 35.34 423rd 580 27.1%
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Rank History for White students at Schoolfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.66 955th 984 2.9%
2024 10.50 936th 979 4.4%
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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 Schoolfield Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 218 341 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1994 211 383 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 598
1995 155 376 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1996 155 376 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1997 151 391 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1998 152 446 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 609
1999 142 448 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 599
2000 140 448 3 10 1 n/a n/a -4 598
2001 124 432 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 566
2002 130 390 3 22 1 n/a n/a 0 546
2003 130 390 3 22 1 n/a n/a 0 546
2004 114 387 3 41 1 n/a n/a 0 546
2005 115 384 8 50 0 n/a n/a 0 557
2006 139 354 4 44 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2007 134 374 3 41 0 n/a n/a 0 552
2008 137 352 1 28 0 n/a n/a 0 518
2009 128 327 3 23 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2010 129 300 2 22 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2011 112 254 2 36 1 1 10 0 416
2012 107 211 1 47 1 1 11 0 379
2013 159 336 5 58 1 1 21 0 581
2014 151 308 3 65 0 1 24 0 552
2015 134 315 6 69 0 0 22 0 546
2016 138 336 7 54 1 0 22 0 558
2017 133 355 8 52 0 0 32 0 580
2018 120 309 6 47 1 0 30 0 513
2019 120 315 3 51 1 0 23 0 513
2020 111 312 2 49 1 0 23 0 498
2021 113 328 4 45 2 0 19 0 511
2022 91 325 5 55 1 0 27 0 504
2023 93 333 5 50 0 0 19 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 Schoolfield Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 562 39.5 14.2 n/a
1994 598 34.4 n/a 60
1995 534 n/a 0.0 62.5
1996 534 n/a 0.0 62.5
1997 545 n/a 0.0 65.3
1998 609 n/a 0.0 62.7
1999 599 41.0 14.6 74.5
2000 598 n/a 0.0 74.1
2001 566 41.0 13.8 74.6
2002 546 44.0 12.4 73.4
2003 546 44.0 12.4 73.4
2004 546 41.0 13.3 77.1
2005 557 39.0 14.3 75.9
2006 541 40.0 13.5 76.9
2007 552 45.0 12.3 82.4
2008 518 36.0 14.4 84
2009 481 32.3 14.9 78.8
2010 453 29.0 15.6 85.4
2011 416 29.0 14.3 86.3
2012 379 30.0 12.6 85.8
2013 581 32.0 18.1 88.8
2014 552 34.0 16.2 86.6
2015 546 33.0 16.5 88.3
2016 558 30.0 18.6 94.8
2017 580 30.5 19.0 92.6
2018 513 33.0 15.5 99.4
2019 513 34.0 15.0 99.4
2020 498 36.0 13.8 99.4
2021 511 36.5 14.0 n/a
2022 504 26.5 19.0 99.2
2023 500 34.0 14.7 98

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 Schoolfield Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 562 39.5 14.2 n/a
1994 598 34.4 n/a 60
1995 534 n/a 0.0 62.5
1996 534 n/a 0.0 62.5
1997 545 n/a 0.0 65.3
1998 609 n/a 0.0 62.7
1999 599 41.0 14.6 74.5
2000 598 n/a 0.0 74.1
2001 566 41.0 13.8 74.6
2002 546 44.0 12.4 73.4
2003 546 44.0 12.4 73.4
2004 546 41.0 13.3 77.1
2005 557 39.0 14.3 75.9
2006 541 40.0 13.5 76.9
2007 552 45.0 12.3 82.4
2008 518 36.0 14.4 84
2009 481 32.3 14.9 78.8
2010 453 29.0 15.6 85.4
2011 416 29.0 14.3 86.3
2012 379 30.0 12.6 85.8
2013 581 32.0 18.1 88.8
2014 552 34.0 16.2 86.6
2015 546 33.0 16.5 88.3
2016 558 30.0 18.6 94.8
2017 580 30.5 19.0 92.6
2018 513 33.0 15.5 99.4
2019 513 34.0 15.0 99.4
2020 498 36.0 13.8 99.4
2021 511 36.5 14.0 n/a
2022 504 26.5 19.0 99.2
2023 500 34.0 14.7 98

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 Schoolfield Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,615 (18.2%) $7,240 (81.8%) $8,855
2020 $705 (8.0%) $8,141 (92.0%) $8,846
2021 $522 (6.4%) $7,580 (93.6%) $8,102

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Schoolfield 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 1022nd of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 1018th of 1114 Elementary schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Schoolfield Elementary)7132.6
 38.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Danville City Public Schools)5343.7
 9.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Schoolfield Elementary)5534.1
 20.9%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Danville City Public Schools)4442.4
 1.7%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Schoolfield Elementary)8321.9
 61.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Danville City Public Schools)6134.4
 26.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Schoolfield Elementary)5237
 15%
   4th Grade English Reading (Danville City Public Schools)4746.5
 0.5%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Schoolfield Elementary)6957
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Danville City Public Schools)4840.1
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Schoolfield Elementary)5154.4
 3.4%
   5th Grade Science (Danville City Public Schools)4143.8
 2.8%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Schoolfield Elementary)6059.5
 0.5%
   5th Grade English Reading (Danville City Public Schools)4952.2
 3.2%
   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 Students513500
 2.5%
African American315333
 5.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian35
 66.7%
Hispanic5150
 2%
Pacific Islander00
White12093
 22.5%
Two or More Races2319
 17.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.4%98%
 1.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Schoolfield Elementary

Students at Schoolfield Elementary are 67% African American, 19% White, 10% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend Schoolfield Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Westwood Middle
High : George Washington High

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

Schoolfield Elementary ranks in the bottom 6.9% of Virginia elementary schools.


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