Dinwiddie Elementary

Summary:

Dinwiddie Elementary is a public elementary school in Dinwiddie, Virginia, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 338. The school is part of the Dinwiddie County Public Schools district, which is ranked 92 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dinwiddie Elementary generally performs better than the district and state averages on SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments, particularly in Mathematics and English Reading. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade Math proficiency rate was 80%, compared to the district's 73.2% and the state's 70.11%. However, the school's performance has declined over the years, as evidenced by its statewide ranking dropping from 493 out of 1,105 Virginia elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 709 out of 1,114 in 2023-2024. Dinwiddie Elementary also has a high percentage of students (86.98% in 2022-2023) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant socioeconomic disadvantage among the student population.

While Dinwiddie Elementary outperforms the district average, it lags behind some of the higher-performing nearby schools, such as Midway Elementary, which ranked 280 out of 1,114 Virginia elementary schools in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school's performance on SOL assessments shows significant gaps between White and African American students, with the White students ranking 811 out of 979 Virginia elementary schools, while the African American students ranked 335 out of 588 in 2023-2024.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 13811 Boydton Plank Rd
       Dinwiddie, VA  23841


(804) 469-4580

District: Dinwiddie County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
709th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,559 Help


Students who attend Dinwiddie Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Dinwiddie County Middle
High:    Dinwiddie County High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  355

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.5%
African American:
27.0%
Hispanic:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dinwiddie Elementary ranks worse than 63.6% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Dinwiddie County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.8. (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 Racial makeup is: White (62.5%), African American (27%), Hispanic (6.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Dinwiddie County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dinwiddie Elementary is 13.1, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Dinwiddie County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dinwiddie Elementary is $11,559, which is the 2nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Dinwiddie County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dinwiddie Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Dinwiddie Elementary 709th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Dinwiddie Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Dinwiddie County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Dinwiddie County Public Schools 92nd of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dinwiddie Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Dinwiddie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 57.42 475th 1062 55.3%
2006 47.88 652nd 1071 39.1%
2007 51.72 573rd 1083 47.1%
2008 47.86 663rd 1081 38.7%
2009 46.27 677th 1082 37.4%
2010 59.51 459th 1113 58.8%
2011 53.74 562nd 1117 49.7%
2012 36.83 846th 1117 24.3%
2013 41.75 739th 1120 34.0%
2014 45.43 669th 1110 39.7%
2015 62.54 428th 1100 61.1%
2016 54.67 551st 1096 49.7%
2017 49.40 627th 1099 42.9%
2018 43.66 724th 1097 34.0%
2019 60.26 493rd 1105 55.4%
2021 41.79 694th 1103 37.1%
2022 35.97 775th 1109 30.1%
2023 37.22 754th 1114 32.3%
2024 41.80 709th 1114 36.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dinwiddie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 39.05 682nd 1036 34.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Dinwiddie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.54 625th 1100 43.2%
2024 42.20 705th 1098 35.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Dinwiddie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.29 865th 1093 20.9%
2024 37.56 755th 1101 31.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Dinwiddie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.58 346th 579 40.2%
2024 48.41 335th 588 43.0%
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Rank History for White students at Dinwiddie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.61 880th 984 10.6%
2024 24.84 811th 979 17.2%
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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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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, March 2, 2017

Open Quote I have a child with a learning disability that attends the middle school. He has received excellent attention and his EIP has been structured to suit his needs. His grades have went from low Ds & Fs to Bs. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Dinwiddie 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 290 290
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 302 302
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 388 388
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 398 398
1993 184 164 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1994 204 155 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1995 194 185 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 379
1996 194 185 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 379
1997 207 197 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1998 197 198 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1999 184 195 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2000 178 192 0 4 0 n/a n/a -4 370
2001 191 193 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2002 226 148 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 383
2003 226 148 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 383
2004 223 132 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2005 235 110 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2006 253 122 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2007 265 119 0 10 0 n/a n/a 6 400
2008 259 123 0 9 0 n/a n/a 8 399
2009 273 117 0 5 0 n/a n/a 7 402
2010 285 121 1 5 1 n/a n/a 12 425
2011 274 126 0 4 0 0 17 0 421
2012 277 120 1 4 0 2 21 0 425
2013 276 114 0 3 0 1 25 0 419
2014 265 103 1 3 0 1 27 0 400
2015 225 112 2 4 0 0 20 0 363
2016 200 106 1 2 0 2 19 0 330
2017 205 96 2 2 0 2 19 0 326
2018 220 99 3 2 0 1 21 0 346
2019 219 98 3 3 0 1 19 0 343
2020 208 101 3 3 0 1 19 0 335
2021 196 95 2 10 0 0 11 0 314
2022 213 93 3 18 0 0 15 0 342
2023 213 88 2 22 0 0 13 0 338
2024 222 96 1 23 0 0 13 0 355

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 Dinwiddie Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 290 17.6 16.4 n/a
1990 302 18.3 16.5 n/a
1991 388 23.5 16.5 n/a
1992 398 23.9 16.6 n/a
1993 348 22.9 15.2 n/a
1994 360 14.6 n/a 35
1995 379 n/a 0.0 53.6
1996 379 n/a 0.0 53.6
1997 404 n/a 0.0 50
1998 396 n/a 0.0 40.9
1999 381 27.0 14.1 48.8
2000 370 n/a 0.0 0
2001 392 28.0 14.0 n/a
2002 383 35.0 10.9 41.8
2003 383 35.0 10.9 41.8
2004 364 31.0 11.7 40.1
2005 353 31.0 11.4 39.1
2006 387 35.0 11.1 37.7
2007 400 36.9 10.8 50.5
2008 399 25.5 15.6 52.9
2009 402 26.0 15.5 45.6
2010 425 22.5 18.8 50.4
2011 421 21.7 19.4 51.8
2012 425 27.8 15.2 52.2
2013 419 26.9 15.5 51.8
2014 400 27.9 14.3 51
2015 363 27.0 13.4 50.1
2016 330 23.0 14.3 51.8
2017 326 23.4 13.9 51.2
2018 346 23.4 14.7 51.4
2019 343 24.2 14.1 52.2
2020 335 24.9 13.4 50.4
2021 314 24.8 12.6 n/a
2022 342 26.3 12.9 49.4
2023 338 28.0 12.0 87
2024 355 27.0 13.1 89.3

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 Dinwiddie Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 290 17.6 16.4 n/a
1990 302 18.3 16.5 n/a
1991 388 23.5 16.5 n/a
1992 398 23.9 16.6 n/a
1993 348 22.9 15.2 n/a
1994 360 14.6 n/a 35
1995 379 n/a 0.0 53.6
1996 379 n/a 0.0 53.6
1997 404 n/a 0.0 50
1998 396 n/a 0.0 40.9
1999 381 27.0 14.1 48.8
2000 370 n/a 0.0 0
2001 392 28.0 14.0 n/a
2002 383 35.0 10.9 41.8
2003 383 35.0 10.9 41.8
2004 364 31.0 11.7 40.1
2005 353 31.0 11.4 39.1
2006 387 35.0 11.1 37.7
2007 400 36.9 10.8 50.5
2008 399 25.5 15.6 52.9
2009 402 26.0 15.5 45.6
2010 425 22.5 18.8 50.4
2011 421 21.7 19.4 51.8
2012 425 27.8 15.2 52.2
2013 419 26.9 15.5 51.8
2014 400 27.9 14.3 51
2015 363 27.0 13.4 50.1
2016 330 23.0 14.3 51.8
2017 326 23.4 13.9 51.2
2018 346 23.4 14.7 51.4
2019 343 24.2 14.1 52.2
2020 335 24.9 13.4 50.4
2021 314 24.8 12.6 n/a
2022 342 26.3 12.9 49.4
2023 338 28.0 12.0 87
2024 355 27.0 13.1 89.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dinwiddie Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $888 (8.8%) $9,215 (91.2%) $10,103
2020 $808 (7.6%) $9,870 (92.4%) $10,678
2021 $1,026 (8.9%) $10,533 (91.1%) $11,559

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dinwiddie Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 493rd of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 754th of 1114 Elementary schools
 23.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dinwiddie Elementary)7888.1
 10.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dinwiddie County Public Schools)8771.3
 15.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Dinwiddie Elementary)6259.5
 2.5%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Dinwiddie County Public Schools)7165.7
 5.3%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dinwiddie Elementary)9360
 33%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dinwiddie County Public Schools)9566.8
 28.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Dinwiddie Elementary)7563.3
 11.7%
   4th Grade English Reading (Dinwiddie County Public Schools)8273.4
 8.7%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dinwiddie Elementary)9065.6
 24.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dinwiddie County Public Schools)8969.9
 19.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Dinwiddie Elementary)8549.2
 35.8%
   5th Grade Science (Dinwiddie County Public Schools)8360.1
 22.9%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Dinwiddie Elementary)9058.7
 31.3%
   5th Grade English Reading (Dinwiddie County Public Schools)8465.4
 18.6%
   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 Students343338
 1.5%
African American9888
 10.2%
American Indian00
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic322
 633.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White219213
 2.7%
Two or More Races1913
 31.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.2%87%
 34.8%


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Students at Dinwiddie Elementary are 63% White, 27% African American, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend Dinwiddie Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dinwiddie County Middle
High : Dinwiddie County High

In the 2023-24 school year, 355 students attended Dinwiddie Elementary.

Dinwiddie Elementary ranks 709th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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