Tappahannock Elementary

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Tappahannock Elementary ranks 803 rd of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Tappahannock Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Tappahannock, Virginia, part of the Richmond County Public Schools district. With 334 students, the school has seen shifts in its racial demographics, with the percentage of African American students increasing from 41.15% in 2021-2022 to 47.9% in 2022-2023, while the percentage of White students decreased from 34.04% to 30.54% during the same period.

Academically, Tappahannock Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Virginia elementary schools, declining from a high of 748 out of 1,120 in 2012-2013 to 803 out of 1,114 in 2023-2024, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance varies significantly by student subgroup, with White students ranking 451 out of 979 Virginia elementary schools, while African American students rank 410 out of 588 and multi-racial students rank 213 out of 247, suggesting achievement gaps between different racial groups. While the school outperforms the state average in 3rd grade math and 4th grade math, it underperforms in 3rd grade reading and 4th grade reading.

Tappahannock Elementary faces challenges, including high rates of economic disadvantage, with over 114% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. The school's performance is generally lower than that of nearby schools like Acquinton Elementary, Washington District Elementary, and Richmond County Elementary, which tend to have higher test scores, better rankings, and lower rates of economic disadvantage among their student populations.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

205 Elementary School Circle
Tappahannock, VA 22560

(804) 443-5301

District: Essex County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
803^rd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,591

Students who attend Tappahannock Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	James H. Cary Intermediate
High:	Essex High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 334

Racial breakdown:

African American:

47.9%

White:

30.5%

Two or more races:

12.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 114.7%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.11. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tappahannock Elementary is $10,591.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tappahannock Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Tappahannock Elementary 803^rd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Tappahannock Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Essex County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Essex County Public Schools 91^st of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Tappahannock Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Tappahannock Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile
2005	12.39	1019^th	1062	4.0%
2006	12.64	1034^th	1071	3.5%
2007	17.81	1007^th	1083	7.0%
2008	16.61	1030^th	1081	4.7%
2009	11.46	1056^th	1082	2.4%
2010	15.11	1064^th	1113	4.4%
2011	23.75	1009^th	1117	9.7%
2012	35.29	864^th	1117	22.6%
2013	40.84	748^th	1120	33.2%
2014	35.49	814^th	1110	26.7%
2015	30.17	868^th	1100	21.1%
2016	23.68	940^th	1096	14.2%
2017	28.25	907^th	1099	17.5%
2024	33.11	803^rd	1114	27.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Tappahannock Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	21.97	213^th	247	13.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tappahannock Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	44.59	625^th	1036	39.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Tappahannock Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	31.33	818^th	1098	25.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Tappahannock Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	35.42	782^nd	1101	29.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Tappahannock Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	38.26	410^th	588	30.3%

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Rank History for White students at Tappahannock Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	57.93	451^st	979	53.9%

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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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Enrollment information for Tappahannock 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	560	560
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	586	586
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	567	567
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	583	583
1993	326	296	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	623
1994	315	303	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	619
1995	258	360	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	618
1996	258	360	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	618
1997	233	345	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	580
1998	249	353	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	606
1999	273	363	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	643
2000	271	363	5	5	3	n/a	n/a	-4	643
2001	247	356	3	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	612
2002	219	318	6	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	547
2003	219	318	6	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	547
2004	241	358	6	12	2	n/a	n/a	0	619
2005	228	323	5	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	568
2006	235	339	2	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	590
2007	250	376	3	17	0	n/a	n/a	1	647
2008	250	366	1	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	637
2009	253	362	2	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	635
2010	295	349	3	18	3	n/a	n/a	0	668
2011	258	322	1	25	3	0	59	0	668
2012	244	338	6	21	1	0	57	0	667
2013	223	337	7	21	2	0	53	0	643
2014	204	338	7	24	3	0	45	0	621
2015	187	334	8	25	2	0	50	0	606
2016	167	327	14	21	6	0	51	0	586
2017	162	300	13	18	5	0	45	0	543
2018	134	228	7	21	4	1	46	0	441
2019	105	218	7	21	4	1	42	0	398
2020	110	192	6	25	4	1	45	0	383
2021	95	175	9	22	2	0	35	0	338
2022	177	214	29	43	3	1	53	0	520
2023	102	160	7	18	3	1	43	0	334

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 Tappahannock Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	560	36.5	15.3	n/a
1990	586	36.3	16.1	n/a
1991	567	37.3	15.2	n/a
1992	583	38.0	15.3	n/a
1993	623	38.6	16.1	n/a
1994	619	37.4	n/a	46.4
1995	618	n/a	0.0	57.9
1996	618	n/a	0.0	57.9
1997	580	n/a	0.0	58.4
1998	606	n/a	0.0	59.2
1999	643	45.0	14.3	66.9
2000	643	n/a	0.0	64.9
2001	612	52.0	11.8	61.1
2002	547	56.0	9.8	56.5
2003	547	56.0	9.8	56.5
2004	619	54.0	11.5	60.1
2005	568	54.0	10.5	60.7
2006	590	49.0	12.0	71.4
2007	647	55.0	11.8	61.8
2008	637	41.0	15.5	59.5
2009	635	40.1	15.9	71.5
2010	668	40.0	16.7	60.6
2011	668	37.0	18.0	67.7
2012	667	45.0	14.8	68.2
2013	643	43.9	14.6	76.5
2014	621	39.9	15.5	78.6
2015	606	41.0	14.7	78.7
2016	586	41.0	14.2	71.3
2017	543	40.9	13.2	73.1
2018	441	33.9	12.9	78.5
2019	398	30.9	12.8	99.2
2020	383	31.9	11.9	99.2
2021	338	30.3	11.1	n/a
2022	520	44.9	11.5	74.4
2023	334	29.0	11.5	114.7

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 Tappahannock Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	560	36.5	15.3	n/a
1990	586	36.3	16.1	n/a
1991	567	37.3	15.2	n/a
1992	583	38.0	15.3	n/a
1993	623	38.6	16.1	n/a
1994	619	37.4	n/a	46.4
1995	618	n/a	0.0	57.9
1996	618	n/a	0.0	57.9
1997	580	n/a	0.0	58.4
1998	606	n/a	0.0	59.2
1999	643	45.0	14.3	66.9
2000	643	n/a	0.0	64.9
2001	612	52.0	11.8	61.1
2002	547	56.0	9.8	56.5
2003	547	56.0	9.8	56.5
2004	619	54.0	11.5	60.1
2005	568	54.0	10.5	60.7
2006	590	49.0	12.0	71.4
2007	647	55.0	11.8	61.8
2008	637	41.0	15.5	59.5
2009	635	40.1	15.9	71.5
2010	668	40.0	16.7	60.6
2011	668	37.0	18.0	67.7
2012	667	45.0	14.8	68.2
2013	643	43.9	14.6	76.5
2014	621	39.9	15.5	78.6
2015	606	41.0	14.7	78.7
2016	586	41.0	14.2	71.3
2017	543	40.9	13.2	73.1
2018	441	33.9	12.9	78.5
2019	398	30.9	12.8	99.2
2020	383	31.9	11.9	99.2
2021	338	30.3	11.1	n/a
2022	520	44.9	11.5	74.4
2023	334	29.0	11.5	114.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tappahannock Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$738 (8.1%)	$8,384 (91.9%)	$9,122
2020	$469 (4.3%)	$10,425 (95.7%)	$10,894
2021	$1,686 (15.9%)	$8,905 (84.1%)	$10,591

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tappahannock Elementary

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tappahannock Elementary)	80	65.4	14.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Essex County Public Schools)	80	65.4	14.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	82	69.1	12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Tappahannock Elementary)	70	62.2	7.8%
3rd Grade English Reading (Essex County Public Schools)	70	62.2	7.8%
3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)	71	66.1	4.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	398	334	16.1%
African American	218	160	26.6%
American Indian	4	3	25%
Asian	7	7
Hispanic	21	18	14.3%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	105	102	2.9%
Two or More Races	42	43	2.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.2%	114.7%	15.4%

Schools Near Tappahannock Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Algebra I (2024)	SOL Mathematics (2024)					SOL Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (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 Algebra I 7th Grade	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 VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Tappahannock Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	205 Elementary School Circle	Tappahannock	22560	Essex County	Essex County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 443-5301	334	29	11.5	114.7%	102 (30.5%)	160 (47.9%)	18 (5.4%)	7 (2.1%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	43 (12.9%)	33.1	803^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	27.9%					(n/a)		76.7	62.8					48.0	59.7				61.5	$10,591	$1,686	$8,905
Richmond County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-7	361 Walnut St	Warsaw	22572	Richmond County	Richmond County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 333-3510	821	57	14.5	75.3%	481 (58.6%)	174 (21.2%)	103 (12.5%)	5 (0.6%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (6.6%)	33.5	797^th of 1114 public elementary schools	28.5%		33.8	804^th of 1114 public elementary schools	27.8%	7	100.0	79.2	51.6	62.4	55.0	69.2	43.5	73.3	63.4	63.0	64.4	63.6	44.2	$6,996	$874	$6,122
Lawson-Marriott Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1599 Newtown Rd	Saint Stephens Church	23148	King and Queen County	King and Queen County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 769-3116	311	19	16.8	108.0%	111 (35.7%)	109 (35.0%)	32 (10.3%)	8 (2.6%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	46 (14.8%)	9.9	1027^th of 1114 public elementary schools	7.8%		29.7	844^th of 1114 public elementary schools	24.2%	183		54.6	35.9	33.3	32.7		23.1	50.0	51.3	53.6	66.0		38.5	$7,724	$626	$7,098
Cople Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7114 Cople Highway	Hague	22469	Westmoreland County	Westmoreland County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 472-2081	381	27	14.1	104.5%	85 (22.3%)	198 (52.0%)	60 (15.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (9.7%)	28.9	856^th of 1114 public elementary schools	23.2%		22	920^th of 1114 public elementary schools	17.4%	64		53.3	57.1	57.4			43.6	66.7	73.5	49.1			69.6	$10,149	$1,733	$8,416
Acquinton Elementary	Public	3-5	18550 King William Road	King William	23086	King William County	King William County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 769-3434	432	28	15.4	37.3%	314 (72.7%)	64 (14.8%)	22 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.9%)	39	737^th of 1114 public elementary schools	33.8%		53.9	564^th of 1114 public elementary schools	49.4%	173		74.8	60.1	61.5			62.9	69.5	60.8	64.0			60.5	$9,042	$702	$8,340
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
Cool Spring Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	7301 Acquinton Church Rd.	King William	23086	King William County	King William County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 769-3434	506	35	14.4	45.3%	382 (75.5%)	73 (14.4%)	16 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.5%)								(n/a)														$9,601	$643	$8,958

Frequently Asked Questions about Tappahannock Elementary

Is Tappahannock Elementary a good school?

Tappahannock Elementary ranks 803^rd of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What district is Tappahannock Elementary in?

Essex County Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Tappahannock Elementary attend?

Students who attend Tappahannock Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : James H. Cary Intermediate
High : Essex High

What is the racial makeup of Tappahannock Elementary?

Students at Tappahannock Elementary are 48% African American, 31% White, 13% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Tappahannock Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 334 students attended Tappahannock Elementary.

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