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Kiptopeke Elementary

Summary:

Kiptopeke Elementary is a public elementary school located in Cape Charles, Virginia, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 351 students. The school is part of the Northampton County Public Schools district, which is ranked 124 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kiptopeke Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Virginia elementary schools, with a ranking between 838 and 1023 out of 1,100-1,114 schools over the past several years. The school has maintained a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other Virginia elementary schools. While the school performs better for Hispanic students, ranking in the top 50% of Virginia elementary schools, it struggles with White and African American students, ranking in the bottom 25-50%.

Kiptopeke Elementary's proficiency rates in SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments for Mathematics, Science, and English Reading are consistently lower than the state and district averages. The school has a very high percentage of students (99.72% in 2022-2023) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite the school's persistent underperformance, the relatively low student-teacher ratio and increased per-student spending suggest that the school has access to resources that could potentially be leveraged to improve academic outcomes through targeted interventions and support programs.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 24023 Fairview Rd
       Cape Charles, VA  23310

(757) 678-5151

District: Northampton County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1023rd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,100 Help


Students who attend Kiptopeke Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Northampton Middle
High:    Northampton High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  351

Racial breakdown:

African American:
41.9%
White:
32.8%
Hispanic:
19.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.7% Help


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Compare Details Kiptopeke Elementary ranks worse than 91.8% of elementary schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.28. (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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kiptopeke Elementary is $10,100.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kiptopeke Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Kiptopeke Elementary 1023rd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Kiptopeke Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Northampton County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Northampton County Public Schools 124th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kiptopeke Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Kiptopeke Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 41.41 713th 1062 32.9%
2006 28.00 923rd 1071 13.8%
2007 9.19 1062nd 1083 1.9%
2008 0.22 1081st 1081 0.0%
2009 5.01 1074th 1082 0.7%
2010 1.96 1108th 1113 0.4%
2011 3.68 1106th 1117 1.0%
2012 17.17 1047th 1117 6.3%
2013 24.98 939th 1120 16.2%
2014 20.46 1002nd 1110 9.7%
2015 27.63 897th 1100 18.5%
2016 31.22 865th 1096 21.1%
2017 19.72 980th 1099 10.8%
2018 17.89 982nd 1097 10.5%
2019 10.11 1045th 1105 5.4%
2021 26.62 838th 1103 24.0%
2022 17.97 958th 1109 13.6%
2023 15.14 978th 1114 12.2%
2024 10.28 1023rd 1114 8.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kiptopeke Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 13.59 964th 1036 6.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Kiptopeke Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.00 992nd 1100 9.8%
2024 16.86 964th 1098 12.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Kiptopeke Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.59 945th 1093 13.5%
2024 14.82 981st 1101 10.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Kiptopeke Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.59 466th 579 19.5%
2024 36.32 423rd 588 28.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kiptopeke Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.01 392nd 564 30.5%
2024 57.15 249th 580 57.1%
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Rank History for White students at Kiptopeke Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.99 844th 984 14.2%
2024 10.64 934th 979 4.6%
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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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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, January 14, 2013

Open Quote Mrs. Parker is wonderful. Unfortunately she is not the principal. She is the assistant and she has less power than she has ever had before. The new principal is a tyrant who doesn't know what she is doing. I hear she has never even been a teacher. How can you be in charge of teachers if you never taught? I had to get my kids out of there. I feel bad for families who have no choice. This principal is great for business at the local private schools. They should pay her a finders fee for running parents off! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, March 17, 2011

Open Quote I came to virginia for a temporaily stay because of an unexpected illness of my mother, and I put my kids in schools here. Kiptopeke was the school I choose and I am very glad I did. The school is Great! The ladies in the office are great and I got a chance to meet Mrs. Parker, the Principal. She is such a nice woman, very kind and caring and such a pleasure to be around. I also am so pleased with my daughter's teachers. She has two teachers and they both are wonderful. I appreciated how everyone welcomed us to Kiptopeke Elem. and made us feel. It was almost like we have been here our entire life. I would not change a thing and i couldn't be blessed anymore then I am now. I feel great that my child loves her school, her teacher and everything at kiptopeke. She went from a school that was half day to a school that is full day. This was a huge change and she fit in perfect and is doing wonderful. That was all i was nervous about was the whole day situation and it worked out great. Her teacher lets me know how good shes doing and it's awesome how these people at Kiptopeke really are. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Kiptopeke Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 193 348 0 28 0 n/a n/a 0 569
1995 186 320 0 44 2 n/a n/a 0 552
1996 186 320 0 44 2 n/a n/a 0 552
1997 179 317 3 40 0 n/a n/a 0 539
1998 161 308 4 42 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1999 153 297 0 56 0 n/a n/a 0 506
2000 156 249 3 51 0 n/a n/a -4 455
2001 152 251 1 44 0 n/a n/a 0 448
2002 156 206 4 40 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2003 156 206 4 40 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2004 156 191 3 44 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2005 152 193 2 54 0 n/a n/a 2 403
2006 147 195 1 58 0 n/a n/a 1 402
2007 151 207 1 57 1 n/a n/a 1 418
2008 164 229 0 79 2 n/a n/a 7 481
2009 226 278 3 109 0 n/a n/a 0 616
2010 172 277 4 128 0 n/a n/a 0 581
2011 163 278 4 139 0 0 5 0 589
2012 153 235 6 130 0 0 10 0 534
2013 144 208 6 124 0 0 11 0 493
2014 151 205 4 120 0 0 10 0 490
2015 152 204 5 109 0 0 10 0 480
2016 145 215 7 121 0 0 17 0 505
2017 147 205 5 112 0 0 16 0 485
2018 151 187 5 110 0 0 16 0 469
2019 151 181 4 104 0 0 22 0 462
2020 142 167 3 92 0 0 17 0 421
2021 126 147 4 75 0 0 17 0 369
2022 116 142 4 74 0 0 20 0 356
2023 115 147 3 70 0 0 16 0 351

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 Kiptopeke Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 569 29.2 n/a n/a
1995 552 n/a 0.0 67.4
1996 552 n/a 0.0 67.4
1997 539 n/a 0.0 70.3
1998 515 n/a 0.0 71.8
1999 506 37.0 13.7 78.9
2000 455 n/a 0.0 77.3
2001 448 38.0 11.8 78.8
2002 406 40.0 10.2 77.3
2003 406 40.0 10.2 77.3
2004 394 36.0 10.9 79.2
2005 403 35.0 11.5 75.1
2006 402 36.0 11.2 83
2007 418 41.0 10.2 79.1
2008 481 31.0 15.5 75.3
2009 616 39.0 15.8 71.3
2010 581 40.0 14.5 81.2
2011 589 42.0 14.0 80.3
2012 534 40.7 13.1 80.7
2013 493 39.0 12.6 81.1
2014 490 35.0 14.0 79.4
2015 480 35.0 13.7 75.8
2016 505 35.0 14.4 75.6
2017 485 36.0 13.4 74
2018 469 37.5 12.5 77.8
2019 462 37.5 12.3 77.3
2020 421 37.0 11.3 79.6
2021 369 34.8 10.5 n/a
2022 356 31.4 11.3 94.1
2023 351 30.0 11.7 99.7

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 Kiptopeke Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 569 29.2 n/a n/a
1995 552 n/a 0.0 67.4
1996 552 n/a 0.0 67.4
1997 539 n/a 0.0 70.3
1998 515 n/a 0.0 71.8
1999 506 37.0 13.7 78.9
2000 455 n/a 0.0 77.3
2001 448 38.0 11.8 78.8
2002 406 40.0 10.2 77.3
2003 406 40.0 10.2 77.3
2004 394 36.0 10.9 79.2
2005 403 35.0 11.5 75.1
2006 402 36.0 11.2 83
2007 418 41.0 10.2 79.1
2008 481 31.0 15.5 75.3
2009 616 39.0 15.8 71.3
2010 581 40.0 14.5 81.2
2011 589 42.0 14.0 80.3
2012 534 40.7 13.1 80.7
2013 493 39.0 12.6 81.1
2014 490 35.0 14.0 79.4
2015 480 35.0 13.7 75.8
2016 505 35.0 14.4 75.6
2017 485 36.0 13.4 74
2018 469 37.5 12.5 77.8
2019 462 37.5 12.3 77.3
2020 421 37.0 11.3 79.6
2021 369 34.8 10.5 n/a
2022 356 31.4 11.3 94.1
2023 351 30.0 11.7 99.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kiptopeke Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,607 (17.3%) $7,675 (82.7%) $9,281
2020 $1,756 (18.7%) $7,646 (81.3%) $9,402
2021 $1,839 (18.2%) $8,261 (81.8%) $10,100

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kiptopeke Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1045th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 978th of 1114 Elementary schools
 6.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kiptopeke Elementary)7534.7
 40.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Northampton County Public Schools)6741.3
 25.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Kiptopeke Elementary)5140.8
 10.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Northampton County Public Schools)5949.5
 9.5%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kiptopeke Elementary)4847.1
 0.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Northampton County Public Schools)6240.7
 21.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Kiptopeke Elementary)3950
 11%
   4th Grade English Reading (Northampton County Public Schools)5546.7
 8.3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kiptopeke Elementary)5239.5
 12.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Northampton County Public Schools)5648.8
 7.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Kiptopeke Elementary)6730.2
 36.8%
   5th Grade Science (Northampton County Public Schools)6341.5
 21.5%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Kiptopeke Elementary)6453.5
 10.5%
   5th Grade English Reading (Northampton County Public Schools)6557.3
 7.7%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kiptopeke Elementary)6764.7
 2.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Northampton County Public Schools)7051.3
 18.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Kiptopeke Elementary)6562.8
 2.3%
   6th Grade English Reading (Northampton County Public Schools)7055.7
 14.4%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students462351
 24%
African American181147
 18.8%
American Indian00
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic10470
 32.7%
Pacific Islander00
White151115
 23.8%
Two or More Races2216
 27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.3%99.7%
 22.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kiptopeke Elementary

Kiptopeke Elementary ranks in the bottom 8.2% of Virginia elementary schools.

Students at Kiptopeke Elementary are 42% African American, 33% White, 20% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 351 students attended Kiptopeke Elementary.

Students who attend Kiptopeke Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northampton Middle
High : Northampton High


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