Axton Elementary

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Axton Elementary ranks 334 th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Axton Elementary is a public elementary school in Axton, Virginia, serving 364 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Henry County Public Schools district, which is ranked 87 out of 130 districts in the state.

Axton Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in standardized test scores, with 86% of 3rd graders proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 72.13% for the district and 70.11% for the state. The school also excels in the performance of specific student subgroups, ranking highly compared to other Virginia elementary schools for African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Low Socio-Economic Status students. Despite having a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Axton Elementary has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from a 1-star rating in 2020-2021 to a 4-star rating in 2023-2024.

Axton Elementary's academic success is particularly noteworthy when compared to nearby schools. For example, its 3rd grade Mathematics proficiency rate of 86% is significantly higher than the 74.29% at G.W. Carver Elementary and the 60.71% at Meadow View Elementary, both within the same Henry County Public Schools district. However, some schools in the Franklin County Public Schools district, such as Snow Creek Elementary, demonstrate even stronger academic performance in certain areas.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1500 Axton School Road
Axton, VA 24054

(276) 650-1193

District: Henry County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
334^th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,286

Students who attend Axton Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Laurel Park Middle
High:	Magna Vista High

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 358

Racial breakdown:

White:

43.6%

Hispanic:

25.7%

African American:

23.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 101.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Axton Elementary ranks better than 70% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks first among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Henry County Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.12. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Axton Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (43.6%), Hispanic (25.7%), African American (23.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 101.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Henry County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Axton Elementary is 15.5, which is the highest among 9 elementary schools in the Henry County Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Axton Elementary employs 23 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Axton Elementary is $7,286. 7 elementary schools in the Henry County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Axton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Axton Elementary 334^th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Axton Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Henry County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Henry County Public Schools 87^th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Axton Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Axton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile
2013	57.88	474^th	1120	57.7%
2014	43.66	693^rd	1110	37.6%
2015	43.19	734^th	1100	33.3%
2016	54.28	555^th	1096	49.4%
2017	47.87	652^nd	1099	40.7%
2018	48.18	652^nd	1097	40.6%
2019	31.68	852^nd	1105	22.9%
2021	33.69	775^th	1103	29.7%
2022	52.68	570^th	1109	48.6%
2023	68.17	369^th	1114	66.9%
2024	71.12	334^th	1114	70.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Axton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	91.37	13^th	300	95.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Axton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	84.96	68^th	1036	93.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Axton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	60.34	453^rd	1100	58.8%
2024	63.71	414^th	1098	62.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Axton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	72.12	286^th	1093	73.8%
2024	73.19	289^th	1101	73.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Axton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	72.50	125^th	579	78.4%
2024	73.03	140^th	588	76.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Axton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	79.70	84^th	564	85.1%
2024	70.47	163^rd	580	71.9%

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Rank History for White students at Axton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	62.21	383^rd	984	61.1%
2024	73.89	209^th	979	78.7%

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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.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Axton Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2011	193	125	100	3	17	438
2012	185	123	104	1	18	431
2013	180	131	102	1	18	432
2014	169	143	98	2	16	428
2015	180	124	102	2	11	419
2016	187	125	93	1	13	419
2017	211	122	91	1	19	444
2018	218	111	95	0	24	448
2019	216	113	93	1	27	450
2020	198	86	103	0	26	413
2021	165	93	97	0	27	382
2022	163	91	93	0	31	378
2023	145	91	93	0	35	364
2024	156	84	92	0	26	358

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 Axton Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	438	25.0	17.5	0
2012	431	27.0	15.9	77.5
2013	432	26.0	16.6	78.9
2014	428	25.9	16.4	80.8
2015	419	25.0	16.7	75.7
2016	419	26.0	16.1	87.1
2017	444	26.0	17.0	84
2018	448	27.0	16.5	87.5
2019	450	25.6	17.5	91.6
2020	413	25.6	16.0	91.8
2021	382	25.6	14.8	n/a
2022	378	22.6	16.6	99.2
2023	364	23.0	15.8	91.2
2024	358	23.0	15.5	101.4

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 Axton Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	438	25.0	17.5	0
2012	431	27.0	15.9	77.5
2013	432	26.0	16.6	78.9
2014	428	25.9	16.4	80.8
2015	419	25.0	16.7	75.7
2016	419	26.0	16.1	87.1
2017	444	26.0	17.0	84
2018	448	27.0	16.5	87.5
2019	450	25.6	17.5	91.6
2020	413	25.6	16.0	91.8
2021	382	25.6	14.8	n/a
2022	378	22.6	16.6	99.2
2023	364	23.0	15.8	91.2
2024	358	23.0	15.5	101.4

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 Axton Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$795 (15.1%)	$4,485 (84.9%)	$5,280
2020	$1,139 (18.2%)	$5,134 (81.8%)	$6,273
2021	$1,253 (17.2%)	$6,032 (82.8%)	$7,286

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Axton Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 852^nd of 1105 Elementary schools	Ranks 369^th of 1114 Elementary schools	44%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Axton Elementary)	87	83.7	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Henry County Public Schools)	88	66.1	21.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	82	69.1	12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Axton Elementary)	66	64.6	1.4%
3rd Grade English Reading (Henry County Public Schools)	72	58.6	13.5%
3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)	71	66.1	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Axton Elementary)	70	82.4	12.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Henry County Public Schools)	82	73.8	8.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	83	69.7	13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Axton Elementary)	51	68.6	17.6%
4th Grade English Reading (Henry County Public Schools)	73	66.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	75	72.7	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Axton Elementary)	80	79.4	0.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Henry County Public Schools)	82	64.1	17.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Science (Axton Elementary)	70	76.1	6.1%
5th Grade Science (Henry County Public Schools)	77	62.1	14.9%
5th Grade Science (Virginia)	79	66	13%
5th Grade English Reading (Axton Elementary)	73	79.4	6.4%
5th Grade English Reading (Henry County Public Schools)	76	65.1	10.9%
5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	78	71.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	450	364	19.1%
African American	113	91	19.5%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	93	93
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	216	145	32.9%
Two or More Races	27	35	29.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	91.6%	91.2%	0.3%

Schools Near Axton Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	SOL VA Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Axton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 Axton School Road	Axton	24054	Henry County	Henry County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 650-1193	358	23	15.5	101.4%	156 (43.6%)	84 (23.5%)	92 (25.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.3%)	71.1	334^th of 1114 public elementary schools	70.0%		68.2	369^th of 1114 public elementary schools	66.9%	35	86.0	85.7	80.0	76.0	75.0	71.4	78.7	79.2		$7,286	$1,253	$6,032
Mount Olivet Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	255 Lancer Lane	Martinsville	24112	Martinsville city	Henry County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 638-1022	263	17	15.4	100.4%	99 (37.6%)	98 (37.3%)	36 (13.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (11.4%)	43	693^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	37.8%		26.5	877^th of 1114 public elementary schools	21.3%	184	66.7	77.8	50.0	52.5	60.5	77.3	59.0	79.6		$7,930	$1,324	$6,606
Brosville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	195 Bulldog Ln.	Danville	24541	Danville city	Pittsylvania County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 685-7787	226	17	13.2	87.6%	141 (62.4%)	73 (32.3%)	10 (4.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	53.3	578^th of 1114 public elementary schools	48.1%		44.8	664^th of 1114 public elementary schools	40.4%	86	76.7	84.9	65.1	55.8	69.8	68.8	74.4	72.7		$9,128	$875	$8,254
Patrick Henry Elementary	Public	K-5	1810 Church Street Ext.	Martinsville	24112	Martinsville city	Martinsville City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 403-5812	344	28	12.2	99.7%	91 (26.5%)	191 (55.5%)	40 (11.6%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.7%)	37.3	757^th of 1114 public elementary schools	32.0%		19.2	944^th of 1114 public elementary schools	15.3%	187	56.9	66.0	70.5	65.6	56.1	68.6	72.1		44.1	$7,861	$1,046	$6,815
Stony Mill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Stony Mill Elementary Cir	Danville	24541	Danville city	Pittsylvania County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 685-7545	405	31	13.0	84.2%	277 (68.4%)	51 (12.6%)	51 (12.6%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.7%)	78.8	233^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	79.1%		78.8	225^th of 1114 public elementary schools	79.8%	8	87.3	92.0	85.0	83.3	65.5	89.8	83.1	81.6		$7,276	$770	$6,506
Rich Acres Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	400 Rich Acres School Rd	Martinsville	24112	Martinsville city	Henry County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 638-3366	270	18	15.0	97.4%	73 (27.0%)	112 (41.5%)	57 (21.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (10.0%)	66.8	402^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	63.9%		68.1	371^st of 1114 public elementary schools	66.7%	31	83.3	80.6	87.8	73.2	75.0	69.4	75.6	69.4		$8,655	$1,728	$6,927
Drewry Mason Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	45 Drewry Mason Drive	Ridgeway	24148	Henry County	Henry County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 956-3154	386	25	15.4	100.8%	224 (58.0%)	52 (13.5%)	56 (14.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (13.7%)	58.8	501^st of 1114 public elementary schools	55.0%		53.1	575^th of 1114 public elementary schools	48.4%	74	84.6	81.7	76.1	70.4	71.9	71.2	66.2	65.0		$6,980	$1,035	$5,945
Clearview Early Learning Center	Public	PK	800 Ainsley Street	Martinsville	24112	Martinsville city	Martinsville City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 403-5800	114	9	12.6	100.0%	12 (10.5%)	73 (64.0%)	19 (16.7%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.0%)								(n/a)
Albert Harris Elementary	Public	K-5	710 Smith Road	Martinsville	24112	Martinsville city	Martinsville City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 403-5838	402	34	11.8	101.5%	48 (11.9%)	248 (61.7%)	71 (17.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (8.7%)	18.8	950^th of 1114 public elementary schools	14.7%		21.3	928^th of 1114 public elementary schools	16.7%	22	50.0	38.9	60.3	56.9	40.6	47.1	60.3		65.5	$9,021	$2,049	$6,973
Meadow View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	740 Figsboro Road	Martinsville	24112	Martinsville city	Henry County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 647-7676	647	42	15.4	99.5%	297 (45.9%)	138 (21.3%)	150 (23.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (9.1%)	52.9	579^th of 1114 public elementary schools	48.0%		40.1	718^th of 1114 public elementary schools	35.5%	139	60.7	76.0	67.0	68.0	68.7	66.7	77.7	77.5		$7,659	$1,095	$6,564

Frequently Asked Questions about Axton Elementary

How many students attend Axton Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 358 students attended Axton Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Axton Elementary attend?

Students who attend Axton Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Laurel Park Middle
High : Magna Vista High

What is the racial makeup of Axton Elementary?

Students at Axton Elementary are 44% White, 26% Hispanic, 23% African American, 7% Two or more races.

What district is Axton Elementary in?

Henry County Public Schools

Is Axton Elementary a good school?

Axton Elementary ranks 334^th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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