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Northumberland Elementary

Summary:

Northumberland Elementary is a public elementary school located in Heathsville, Virginia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 541 students. The school is part of the Northumberland County Public Schools district, which is ranked 61 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northumberland Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with 45.1% White, 39.56% African American, 8.5% Hispanic, and 6.84% two or more races. The school's academic performance on state assessments (SOL tests) has been mixed, with some grade levels and subjects performing above the state average, while others struggle. For example, the school's 3rd-grade math proficiency rate was 74.65%, higher than the state average of 70.11%, but its 5th-grade science proficiency rate was only 55.79%, compared to the state average of 67.26%. Northumberland Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11 to 12 students per teacher, lower than nearby schools like Richmond County Elementary (14.5 students per teacher) and Cople Elementary (14.1 students per teacher).

Northumberland Elementary has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 90.76% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the nearby schools. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 247th out of 1,097 Virginia elementary schools in 2017-2018 (4-star rating) to 661st out of 1,103 schools in 2020-2021 (2-star rating). While the school's Hispanic students have performed relatively well, its African American and low-socioeconomic status students have struggled, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to improve overall student achievement.


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Public PK, KG-5

 757 Academic Lane
       Heathsville, VA  22473

(804) 580-8032

District: Northumberland County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
626th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,651 Help


Students who attend Northumberland Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Northumberland Middle
High:    Northumberland High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  541

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.1%
African American:
39.6%
Hispanic:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.8% Help


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Compare Details Northumberland Elementary ranks worse than 56.2% of elementary schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.33. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northumberland Elementary is $8,651.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northumberland Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Northumberland Elementary 626th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Northumberland Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Northumberland County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Northumberland County Public Schools 61st of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northumberland Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Northumberland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 43.46 674th 1062 36.5%
2006 35.72 824th 1071 23.1%
2007 45.25 682nd 1083 37.0%
2008 64.73 361st 1081 66.6%
2009 69.85 279th 1082 74.2%
2010 66.81 335th 1113 69.9%
2011 49.15 643rd 1117 42.4%
2012 41.86 760th 1117 32.0%
2013 40.60 754th 1120 32.7%
2014 51.11 583rd 1110 47.5%
2015 60.35 462nd 1100 58.0%
2016 72.59 265th 1096 75.8%
2017 68.24 335th 1099 69.5%
2018 73.77 247th 1097 77.5%
2019 72.48 277th 1105 74.9%
2021 44.79 661st 1103 40.1%
2022 60.07 478th 1109 56.9%
2023 55.99 536th 1114 51.9%
2024 49.33 626th 1114 43.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northumberland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 52.83 515th 1036 50.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Northumberland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.26 559th 1100 49.2%
2024 45.70 655th 1098 40.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Northumberland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.03 502nd 1093 54.1%
2024 50.38 592nd 1101 46.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Northumberland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.24 360th 579 37.8%
2024 47.00 344th 588 41.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Northumberland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.52 161st 564 71.5%
2024 49.51 329th 580 43.3%
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Rank History for White students at Northumberland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.15 244th 984 75.2%
2024 59.09 437th 979 55.4%
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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 Northumberland Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 354 339 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 697
1998 341 347 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 691
1999 343 330 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 676
2000 356 324 0 3 0 n/a n/a -4 679
2001 347 324 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 673
2002 312 319 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 638
2003 312 319 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 638
2004 330 306 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 648
2005 356 315 1 17 0 n/a n/a 0 689
2006 380 299 1 30 0 n/a n/a 0 710
2007 392 293 1 35 0 n/a n/a 0 721
2008 387 277 2 28 0 n/a n/a 0 694
2009 396 285 0 28 0 n/a n/a 0 709
2010 374 282 2 34 0 n/a n/a 0 692
2011 362 293 2 38 0 2 8 0 705
2012 372 277 4 47 0 2 15 0 717
2013 362 272 4 38 0 2 19 0 697
2014 334 260 4 40 0 3 26 0 667
2015 330 263 2 42 0 3 21 0 661
2016 294 249 2 47 0 1 30 0 623
2017 269 229 2 39 0 1 25 0 565
2018 262 257 4 43 0 1 31 0 598
2019 270 267 2 42 0 0 32 0 613
2020 268 259 4 43 0 0 27 0 601
2021 252 225 2 40 0 0 32 0 551
2022 247 215 1 45 0 0 34 0 542
2023 244 214 0 46 0 0 37 0 541

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 Northumberland Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 697 n/a 0.0 42.9
1998 691 n/a 0.0 41.8
1999 676 43.0 15.7 56.1
2000 679 n/a 0.0 53.9
2001 673 44.0 15.3 54.7
2002 638 44.5 14.3 56.6
2003 638 44.5 14.3 56.6
2004 648 42.5 15.2 52.5
2005 689 42.5 16.2 56.6
2006 710 46.0 15.4 59.2
2007 721 47.0 15.3 56.2
2008 694 38.5 18.0 54.5
2009 709 39.1 18.2 47.7
2010 692 38.5 17.9 52.5
2011 705 38.1 18.4 56.5
2012 717 42.2 16.9 60.9
2013 697 42.2 16.4 63
2014 667 43.8 15.1 64.9
2015 661 43.0 15.3 64.8
2016 623 42.0 14.8 65.2
2017 565 42.8 13.1 64.4
2018 598 42.8 13.9 61.2
2019 613 40.4 15.1 65.6
2020 601 40.8 14.7 79.2
2021 551 45.8 12.0 n/a
2022 542 47.8 11.3 87.8
2023 541 49.0 11.0 90.8

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 Northumberland Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 697 n/a 0.0 42.9
1998 691 n/a 0.0 41.8
1999 676 43.0 15.7 56.1
2000 679 n/a 0.0 53.9
2001 673 44.0 15.3 54.7
2002 638 44.5 14.3 56.6
2003 638 44.5 14.3 56.6
2004 648 42.5 15.2 52.5
2005 689 42.5 16.2 56.6
2006 710 46.0 15.4 59.2
2007 721 47.0 15.3 56.2
2008 694 38.5 18.0 54.5
2009 709 39.1 18.2 47.7
2010 692 38.5 17.9 52.5
2011 705 38.1 18.4 56.5
2012 717 42.2 16.9 60.9
2013 697 42.2 16.4 63
2014 667 43.8 15.1 64.9
2015 661 43.0 15.3 64.8
2016 623 42.0 14.8 65.2
2017 565 42.8 13.1 64.4
2018 598 42.8 13.9 61.2
2019 613 40.4 15.1 65.6
2020 601 40.8 14.7 79.2
2021 551 45.8 12.0 n/a
2022 542 47.8 11.3 87.8
2023 541 49.0 11.0 90.8

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 Northumberland Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,217 (15.6%) $6,583 (84.4%) $7,800
2020 $963 (11.8%) $7,196 (88.2%) $8,159
2021 $919 (10.6%) $7,733 (89.4%) $8,651

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Northumberland Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 277th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 536th of 1114 Elementary schools
 23%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Northumberland Elementary)9582.9
 12.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Northumberland County Public Schools)9582.9
 12.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Northumberland Elementary)8172.4
 8.6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Northumberland County Public Schools)8172.4
 8.6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Northumberland Elementary)9373.7
 19.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Northumberland County Public Schools)9373.7
 19.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Northumberland Elementary)7965.7
 13.3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Northumberland County Public Schools)7965.7
 13.3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Northumberland Elementary)9172.4
 18.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Northumberland County Public Schools)9171.4
 19.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Northumberland Elementary)8568.4
 16.6%
   5th Grade Science (Northumberland County Public Schools)8467.5
 16.5%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Northumberland Elementary)8072.4
 7.6%
   5th Grade English Reading (Northumberland County Public Schools)7971.4
 7.6%
   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 Students613541
 11.7%
African American267214
 19.9%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic4246
 9.5%
Pacific Islander00
White270244
 9.6%
Two or More Races3237
 15.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.6%90.8%
 25.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Northumberland Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 541 students attended Northumberland Elementary.

Students who attend Northumberland Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northumberland Middle
High : Northumberland High

Students at Northumberland Elementary are 45% White, 40% African American, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

Northumberland Elementary ranks 626th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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