Burnt Chimney Elementary

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Burnt Chimney Elementary is a public elementary school located in Wirtz, Virginia, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 277. The school is part of the Franklin County Public Schools district, which is ranked 38 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Burnt Chimney Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (83.03%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations. The school's performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments has been mixed, with strong results in some subject areas like 5th grade Mathematics (80.49% proficient) and 5th grade English Reading (73.17% proficient), but lagging behind in others, such as 4th grade VA Studies (48.72% proficient). The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 154th out of 1,110 Virginia elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 660th out of 1,114 in 2022-2023, with a current 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Burnt Chimney Elementary's performance on SOL assessments is generally lower than that of the other nearby schools in the Franklin County Public Schools district, such as Glade Hill Elementary, Lee M. Waid Elementary, and Dudley Elementary, which tend to have higher proficiency rates in core subject areas. The school has also seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 55.2% in 2021-2022 to 73.29% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 80 Burnt Chimney Road
       Wirtz, VA  24184


(540) 721-2936

District: Franklin County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
673rd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,919 Help


Students who attend Burnt Chimney Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Benjamin Franklin Middle
High:    Franklin County High

Student/teacher ratio:  9.4 Help
Number of students:  266

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.7%
Two or more races:
9.4%
African American:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.7% Help


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Compare Details Burnt Chimney Elementary ranks worse than 60.4% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 11th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Franklin County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.5. (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 (82.7%), two or more races (9.4%), African American (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Burnt Chimney Elementary is 9.4, which is the 3rd best among 12 elementary schools in the Franklin County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Burnt Chimney Elementary is $11,919, which is the 4th highest among 12 elementary schools in the Franklin County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Burnt Chimney Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Burnt Chimney Elementary 673rd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Burnt Chimney Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Franklin County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin County Public Schools 38th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Burnt Chimney Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Burnt Chimney Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 80.17 132nd 1062 87.6%
2006 75.09 190th 1071 82.3%
2007 78.59 138th 1083 87.3%
2008 82.91 63rd 1081 94.2%
2009 84.99 39th 1082 96.4%
2010 82.51 61st 1113 94.5%
2011 81.91 87th 1117 92.2%
2012 85.15 51st 1117 95.4%
2013 86.80 66th 1120 94.1%
2014 79.55 154th 1110 86.1%
2015 76.20 201st 1100 81.7%
2016 72.76 262nd 1096 76.1%
2017 76.02 204th 1099 81.4%
2018 77.49 187th 1097 83.0%
2019 69.15 342nd 1105 69.0%
2021 76.80 253rd 1103 77.1%
2022 62.78 439th 1109 60.4%
2023 45.29 660th 1114 40.8%
2024 44.50 673rd 1114 39.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Burnt Chimney Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 57.30 459th 1036 55.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Burnt Chimney Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.68 759th 1100 31.0%
2024 47.66 635th 1098 42.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Burnt Chimney Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.16 80th 324 75.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Burnt Chimney Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.06 577th 1093 47.2%
2024 41.15 717th 1101 34.9%
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Rank History for White students at Burnt Chimney Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.27 850th 984 13.6%
2024 22.86 836th 979 14.6%
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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 Burnt Chimney 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 432 432
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 377 377
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 377 377
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 388 388
1993 369 23 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1994 381 17 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1995 413 24 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1996 413 24 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1997 436 24 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1998 457 28 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1999 460 18 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 485
2000 472 21 2 2 0 n/a n/a -4 493
2001 430 28 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 470
2002 427 28 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 465
2003 427 28 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 465
2004 384 25 4 5 3 n/a n/a 0 421
2005 410 27 4 5 3 n/a n/a 0 449
2006 404 22 3 5 4 n/a n/a 2 440
2007 438 25 2 13 5 n/a n/a 0 483
2008 407 18 2 10 5 n/a n/a 0 442
2009 420 19 1 14 4 n/a n/a 1 459
2010 267 19 4 9 0 n/a n/a 4 303
2011 268 22 2 7 5 0 2 0 306
2012 301 23 2 10 0 0 8 0 344
2013 289 17 1 13 0 0 16 0 336
2014 265 12 1 12 0 0 15 0 305
2015 272 16 1 13 1 0 16 0 319
2016 260 9 0 9 1 0 11 0 290
2017 264 11 0 12 1 0 14 0 302
2018 255 14 0 15 1 0 14 0 299
2019 235 12 0 12 0 0 16 0 275
2020 233 7 1 12 0 0 19 0 272
2021 202 11 2 14 0 0 21 0 250
2022 209 12 1 12 1 0 15 0 250
2023 230 12 0 15 0 0 20 0 277
2024 220 10 0 8 3 0 25 0 266

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 Burnt Chimney Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 432 24.2 17.8 n/a
1990 377 21.6 17.4 n/a
1991 377 27.0 13.9 n/a
1992 388 27.5 14.1 n/a
1993 394 25.0 15.8 n/a
1994 399 21.7 n/a 32.1
1995 438 n/a 0.0 25.1
1996 438 n/a 0.0 25.1
1997 462 n/a 0.0 26.2
1998 491 n/a 0.0 23.2
1999 485 28.8 16.8 29.1
2000 493 n/a 0.0 29.2
2001 470 33.0 14.2 28.3
2002 465 38.0 12.2 35.1
2003 465 38.0 12.2 35.1
2004 421 31.0 13.6 31.6
2005 449 27.0 16.6 33.2
2006 440 34.0 12.9 37.9
2007 483 37.0 13.1 36.6
2008 442 29.0 15.2 31.2
2009 459 29.0 15.8 39.3
2010 303 24.0 12.6 42.1
2011 306 22.0 13.9 40.5
2012 344 18.6 18.4 48.8
2013 336 22.6 14.8 43.8
2014 305 23.3 13.0 43
2015 319 26.0 12.2 49.2
2016 290 23.0 12.6 44.8
2017 302 22.6 13.3 44.7
2018 299 23.3 12.8 52.5
2019 275 21.5 12.7 50.5
2020 272 23.0 11.8 50.7
2021 250 21.8 11.4 n/a
2022 250 20.1 12.4 55.2
2023 277 23.0 12.0 73.3
2024 266 28.2 9.4 76.7

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 Burnt Chimney Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 432 24.2 17.8 n/a
1990 377 21.6 17.4 n/a
1991 377 27.0 13.9 n/a
1992 388 27.5 14.1 n/a
1993 394 25.0 15.8 n/a
1994 399 21.7 n/a 32.1
1995 438 n/a 0.0 25.1
1996 438 n/a 0.0 25.1
1997 462 n/a 0.0 26.2
1998 491 n/a 0.0 23.2
1999 485 28.8 16.8 29.1
2000 493 n/a 0.0 29.2
2001 470 33.0 14.2 28.3
2002 465 38.0 12.2 35.1
2003 465 38.0 12.2 35.1
2004 421 31.0 13.6 31.6
2005 449 27.0 16.6 33.2
2006 440 34.0 12.9 37.9
2007 483 37.0 13.1 36.6
2008 442 29.0 15.2 31.2
2009 459 29.0 15.8 39.3
2010 303 24.0 12.6 42.1
2011 306 22.0 13.9 40.5
2012 344 18.6 18.4 48.8
2013 336 22.6 14.8 43.8
2014 305 23.3 13.0 43
2015 319 26.0 12.2 49.2
2016 290 23.0 12.6 44.8
2017 302 22.6 13.3 44.7
2018 299 23.3 12.8 52.5
2019 275 21.5 12.7 50.5
2020 272 23.0 11.8 50.7
2021 250 21.8 11.4 n/a
2022 250 20.1 12.4 55.2
2023 277 23.0 12.0 73.3
2024 266 28.2 9.4 76.7

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 Burnt Chimney Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $886 (10.3%) $7,739 (89.7%) $8,625
2020 $621 (5.9%) $9,955 (94.1%) $10,576
2021 $1,260 (10.6%) $10,659 (89.4%) $11,919

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Burnt Chimney Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 342nd of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 660th of 1114 Elementary schools
 28.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Burnt Chimney Elementary)9152.5
 38.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Franklin County Public Schools)8975.2
 13.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Burnt Chimney Elementary)7047.5
 22.5%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Franklin County Public Schools)7470.1
 3.9%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Burnt Chimney Elementary)8957.5
 31.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Franklin County Public Schools)8777.3
 9.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Burnt Chimney Elementary)7865
 13%
   4th Grade English Reading (Franklin County Public Schools)7973.8
 5.2%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Burnt Chimney Elementary)9185.7
 5.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Franklin County Public Schools)8682.1
 3.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Burnt Chimney Elementary)9169.4
 21.6%
   5th Grade Science (Franklin County Public Schools)8368.4
 14.6%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Burnt Chimney Elementary)8479.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Franklin County Public Schools)8274
 8%
   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 Students275277
 0.7%
African American1212
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1215
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White235230
 2.1%
Two or More Races1620
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.5%73.3%
 22.7%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 266 students attended Burnt Chimney Elementary.

Students at Burnt Chimney Elementary are 83% White, 9% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

Students who attend Burnt Chimney Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Benjamin Franklin Middle
High : Franklin County High

Burnt Chimney Elementary ranks 673rd of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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