Scottsburg Elementary

Summary:

Scottsburg Elementary is a public elementary school serving 188 students in grades PK-5 in Scottsburg, Virginia, which is part of the Halifax County Public Schools district. The school stands out for its generally higher academic performance compared to the district and state, particularly in Mathematics and English Reading, as well as its unique demographic makeup with a majority White student population, which differs from the surrounding schools.

While Scottsburg Elementary's test scores are often better than the district and state averages, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 387 out of 1,114 Virginia elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 812 out of 1,103 in 2020-2021. This variability suggests that the school's performance may be inconsistent or influenced by factors beyond just academic achievement. Additionally, the school faces significant achievement gaps between White and African American students, as well as between male and female students, which is concerning and warrants further investigation.

Another notable aspect of Scottsburg Elementary is its extremely high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 94.15% to 98.6% over the past few years. This indicates a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population, which may impact their educational outcomes. Compared to nearby schools like Chase City Elementary, Clarksville Elementary, and Bacon District Elementary, Scottsburg Elementary's unique demographic and economic profile, as well as its academic performance, make it an interesting school to watch and potentially learn from.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1010 Scottsburg School Trail
       Scottsburg, VA  24589


(434) 454-6454

District: Halifax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
630th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,730 Help


Students who attend Scottsburg Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Halifax County Middle
High:    Halifax County High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  186

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.2%
African American:
34.9%
Two or more races:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Scottsburg Elementary ranks worse than 56.6% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 3rd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Halifax County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.94. (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 (52.2%), African American (34.9%), two or more races (9.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Scottsburg Elementary is 11.2, which is the 3rd best among 7 elementary schools in the Halifax County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Scottsburg Elementary is $8,730, which is the 3rd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Halifax County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Scottsburg Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Scottsburg Elementary 630th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Scottsburg Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Halifax County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Halifax County Public Schools 86th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Scottsburg Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Scottsburg Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 74.09 211th 1062 80.1%
2006 57.74 469th 1071 56.2%
2007 48.06 630th 1083 41.8%
2008 44.95 706th 1081 34.7%
2009 23.75 974th 1082 10.0%
2010 58.35 482nd 1113 56.7%
2011 48.50 649th 1117 41.9%
2012 75.01 203rd 1117 81.8%
2013 37.85 787th 1120 29.7%
2014 29.77 892nd 1110 19.6%
2015 39.72 775th 1100 29.5%
2016 28.39 901st 1096 17.8%
2017 33.71 843rd 1099 23.3%
2018 53.17 581st 1097 47.0%
2019 59.77 497th 1105 55.0%
2021 30.08 812th 1103 26.4%
2022 51.99 580th 1109 47.7%
2023 66.83 387th 1114 65.3%
2024 48.94 630th 1114 43.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Scottsburg Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.69 444th 1100 59.6%
2024 50.27 612th 1098 44.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Scottsburg Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.59 243rd 1093 77.8%
2024 39.90 733rd 1101 33.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Scottsburg Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.58 323rd 579 44.2%
2024 50.50 319th 588 45.7%
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Rank History for White students at Scottsburg Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.74 238th 984 75.8%
2024 69.70 267th 979 72.7%
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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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Enrollment information for Scottsburg 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 190 190
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 195 195
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 205 205
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 211 211
1993 122 86 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 209
1994 78 62 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 142
1995 77 71 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 150
1996 77 71 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 150
1997 93 64 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 158
1998 77 62 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 142
1999 75 58 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 137
2000 104 64 0 1 0 n/a n/a -4 165
2001 90 61 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 151
2002 165 172 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2003 165 172 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2004 169 157 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2005 173 132 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 315
2006 186 106 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2007 172 96 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 273
2008 151 105 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2009 171 106 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2010 190 114 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2011 159 95 0 5 0 0 13 0 272
2012 142 88 0 5 0 0 11 0 246
2013 173 109 0 6 0 0 10 0 298
2014 183 90 0 2 0 0 6 0 281
2015 177 75 0 3 0 0 9 0 264
2016 172 87 0 4 0 0 12 0 275
2017 163 88 0 2 0 0 10 0 263
2018 170 93 0 4 0 0 11 0 278
2019 166 81 0 8 0 0 13 0 268
2020 163 75 0 10 0 0 15 0 263
2021 146 68 0 8 0 0 6 0 228
2022 121 76 0 8 0 0 9 0 214
2023 107 59 0 6 0 1 15 0 188
2024 97 65 0 6 0 1 17 0 186

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 Scottsburg Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 190 12.0 15.8 n/a
1990 195 11.1 17.5 n/a
1991 205 13.4 15.2 n/a
1992 211 13.6 15.5 n/a
1993 209 14.5 14.4 n/a
1994 142 7.8 n/a 38.7
1995 150 n/a 0.0 43.3
1996 150 n/a 0.0 43.3
1997 158 n/a 0.0 46.2
1998 142 n/a 0.0 45.8
1999 137 14.0 9.8 59.9
2000 165 n/a 0.0 45.6
2001 151 13.0 11.6 50.3
2002 344 32.0 10.8 66.9
2003 344 32.0 10.8 66.9
2004 334 32.0 10.4 70.1
2005 315 30.0 10.5 70.8
2006 301 26.0 11.6 66.4
2007 273 26.0 10.5 63.4
2008 262 15.0 17.5 59.9
2009 283 18.0 15.7 65.4
2010 312 18.0 17.3 65.4
2011 272 15.0 18.1 69.5
2012 246 22.9 10.7 79.7
2013 298 23.6 12.5 65.1
2014 281 24.7 11.3 65.5
2015 264 23.0 11.4 65.2
2016 275 24.0 11.4 68.4
2017 263 23.6 11.1 68.1
2018 278 23.6 11.7 89.2
2019 268 22.4 11.9 84.7
2020 263 24.1 10.8 82.1
2021 228 23.0 9.8 n/a
2022 214 20.2 10.5 98.6
2023 188 18.7 10.0 94.1
2024 186 16.5 11.2 99.5

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 Scottsburg Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 190 12.0 15.8 n/a
1990 195 11.1 17.5 n/a
1991 205 13.4 15.2 n/a
1992 211 13.6 15.5 n/a
1993 209 14.5 14.4 n/a
1994 142 7.8 n/a 38.7
1995 150 n/a 0.0 43.3
1996 150 n/a 0.0 43.3
1997 158 n/a 0.0 46.2
1998 142 n/a 0.0 45.8
1999 137 14.0 9.8 59.9
2000 165 n/a 0.0 45.6
2001 151 13.0 11.6 50.3
2002 344 32.0 10.8 66.9
2003 344 32.0 10.8 66.9
2004 334 32.0 10.4 70.1
2005 315 30.0 10.5 70.8
2006 301 26.0 11.6 66.4
2007 273 26.0 10.5 63.4
2008 262 15.0 17.5 59.9
2009 283 18.0 15.7 65.4
2010 312 18.0 17.3 65.4
2011 272 15.0 18.1 69.5
2012 246 22.9 10.7 79.7
2013 298 23.6 12.5 65.1
2014 281 24.7 11.3 65.5
2015 264 23.0 11.4 65.2
2016 275 24.0 11.4 68.4
2017 263 23.6 11.1 68.1
2018 278 23.6 11.7 89.2
2019 268 22.4 11.9 84.7
2020 263 24.1 10.8 82.1
2021 228 23.0 9.8 n/a
2022 214 20.2 10.5 98.6
2023 188 18.7 10.0 94.1
2024 186 16.5 11.2 99.5

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 Scottsburg Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $609 (6.8%) $8,308 (93.2%) $8,917
2020 $589 (7.4%) $7,403 (92.6%) $7,992
2021 $672 (7.7%) $8,058 (92.3%) $8,730

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Scottsburg Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 497th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 387th of 1114 Elementary schools
 10.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Scottsburg Elementary)8366.7
 16.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Halifax County Public Schools)8664.1
 21.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Scottsburg Elementary)7061.9
 8.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Halifax County Public Schools)7159.1
 11.9%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Scottsburg Elementary)9485.7
 8.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Halifax County Public Schools)8660
 26%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Scottsburg Elementary)8164.3
 16.7%
   4th Grade English Reading (Halifax County Public Schools)7662.9
 13.1%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Scottsburg Elementary)8884.6
 3.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Halifax County Public Schools)8364.4
 18.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Scottsburg Elementary)8292
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Halifax County Public Schools)7560.8
 14.2%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Scottsburg Elementary)7496
 22%
   5th Grade English Reading (Halifax County Public Schools)7772.4
 4.7%
   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 Students268188
 29.9%
African American8159
 27.2%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic86
 25%
Pacific Islander01
White166107
 35.5%
Two or More Races1315
 15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.7%94.1%
 9.4%


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Students at Scottsburg Elementary are 52% White, 35% African American, 9% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

Students who attend Scottsburg Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Halifax County Middle
High : Halifax County High

In the 2023-24 school year, 186 students attended Scottsburg Elementary.

Scottsburg Elementary ranks 630th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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