Axton Elementary

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:
334th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,286 Help


Students who attend Axton Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Laurel Park Middle
High:    Magna Vista High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  364

Racial breakdown:

White:
39.8%
Hispanic:
25.5%
African American:
25.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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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...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.12. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Axton Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Henry County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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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 334th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Axton Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Henry County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Henry County Public Schools 87th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2013 57.88 474th 1120 57.7%
2014 43.66 693rd 1110 37.6%
2015 43.19 734th 1100 33.3%
2016 54.28 555th 1096 49.4%
2017 47.87 652nd 1099 40.7%
2018 48.18 652nd 1097 40.6%
2019 31.68 852nd 1105 22.9%
2021 33.69 775th 1103 29.7%
2022 52.68 570th 1109 48.6%
2023 68.17 369th 1114 66.9%
2024 71.12 334th 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 13th 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 68th 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 453rd 1100 58.8%
2024 63.71 414th 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 286th 1093 73.8%
2024 73.19 289th 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 125th 579 78.4%
2024 73.03 140th 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 84th 564 85.1%
2024 70.47 163rd 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 383rd 984 61.1%
2024 73.89 209th 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.

Axton Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Axton Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 193 125 0 100 3 0 17 0 438
2012 185 123 0 104 1 0 18 0 431
2013 180 131 0 102 1 0 18 0 432
2014 169 143 0 98 2 0 16 0 428
2015 180 124 0 102 2 0 11 0 419
2016 187 125 0 93 1 0 13 0 419
2017 211 122 0 91 1 0 19 0 444
2018 218 111 0 95 0 0 24 0 448
2019 216 113 0 93 1 0 27 0 450
2020 198 86 0 103 0 0 26 0 413
2021 165 93 0 97 0 0 27 0 382
2022 163 91 0 93 0 0 31 0 378
2023 145 91 0 93 0 0 35 0 364

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

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

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 Axton Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 852nd of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 369th of 1114 Elementary schools
 44%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Axton Elementary)8783.7
 3.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Henry County Public Schools)8866.1
 21.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Axton Elementary)6664.6
 1.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Henry County Public Schools)7258.6
 13.5%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Axton Elementary)7082.4
 12.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Henry County Public Schools)8273.8
 8.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Axton Elementary)5168.6
 17.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Henry County Public Schools)7366.6
 6.4%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Axton Elementary)8079.4
 0.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Henry County Public Schools)8264.1
 17.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Axton Elementary)7076.1
 6.1%
   5th Grade Science (Henry County Public Schools)7762.1
 14.9%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Axton Elementary)7379.4
 6.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Henry County Public Schools)7665.1
 10.9%
   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 Students450364
 19.1%
African American11391
 19.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic9393
Pacific Islander00
White216145
 32.9%
Two or More Races2735
 29.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.6%91.2%
 0.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Axton Elementary

Students at Axton Elementary are 40% White, 26% Hispanic, 25% African American, 10% Two or more races.

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

Students who attend Axton Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Laurel Park Middle
High : Magna Vista High

In the 2022-23 school year, 364 students attended Axton Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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