South Elementary

Summary:

South Elementary is a public elementary school located in Disputanta, Virginia, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 502. The school is part of the Prince George County Public Schools district, which is ranked 57 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Elementary consistently outperforms the Prince George County Public Schools district and the state of Virginia in standardized test scores, particularly in English Reading, with over 80% of students proficient or better across grade levels. The school also has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of White and Hispanic students. However, South Elementary's performance varies across different student subgroups, and the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from a high of 85 out of 1,103 Virginia elementary schools to a low of 417 out of 1,114.

When compared to nearby schools, South Elementary generally outperforms other schools in the Prince George County Public Schools district, such as North Elementary and Middle Road Elementary. However, when compared to schools outside the district, such as Ettrick Elementary and the Petersburg City Public Schools district schools, South Elementary's performance appears stronger, highlighting the importance of considering the broader regional context when evaluating the school's performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 13400 Prince George Dr
       Disputanta, VA  23842


(804) 733-2755

District: Prince George County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
379th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,863 Help


Students who attend South Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    J.E.J. Moore Middle
High:    Prince George High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  502

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.3%
African American:
17.3%
Hispanic:
11.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.2% Help


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Compare Details South Elementary ranks better than 66% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Prince George County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.31. (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 South Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Prince George County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Elementary is $9,863, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Prince George County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks South Elementary 379th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See South Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Prince George County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Prince George County Public Schools 57th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Elementary

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Rank History for all students at South Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 67.85 301st 1062 71.7%
2006 74.79 193rd 1071 82.0%
2007 71.80 237th 1083 78.1%
2008 72.75 229th 1081 78.8%
2009 77.21 150th 1082 86.1%
2010 74.25 199th 1113 82.1%
2011 67.68 315th 1117 71.8%
2012 78.90 151st 1117 86.5%
2013 78.72 164th 1120 85.4%
2014 82.03 127th 1110 88.6%
2015 73.73 242nd 1100 78.0%
2016 75.43 215th 1096 80.4%
2017 84.99 82nd 1099 92.5%
2018 74.16 239th 1097 78.2%
2019 81.51 142nd 1105 87.1%
2021 88.98 85th 1103 92.3%
2022 70.67 344th 1109 69.0%
2023 64.28 417th 1114 62.6%
2024 68.31 379th 1114 66.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 65.42 335th 1036 67.7%
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Rank History for Female students at South Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.35 527th 1100 52.1%
2024 72.98 290th 1098 73.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at South Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 64.95 119th 355 66.5%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at South Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.39 145th 182 20.3%
2024 28.85 154th 195 21.0%
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Rank History for Male students at South Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.02 302nd 1093 72.4%
2024 59.82 472nd 1101 57.1%
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Rank History for African American students at South Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.96 196th 579 66.1%
2024 52.10 312th 588 46.9%
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Rank History for White students at South Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.20 597th 984 39.3%
2024 63.38 373rd 979 61.9%
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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 South 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 475 475
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 438 438
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 457 457
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 468 468
1993 195 179 4 14 2 n/a n/a 0 394
1994 133 124 3 11 1 n/a n/a 0 272
1995 144 100 3 12 1 n/a n/a 0 260
1996 144 100 3 12 1 n/a n/a 0 260
1997 130 98 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 238
1998 136 117 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1999 183 157 2 17 0 n/a n/a 0 359
2000 193 160 0 20 0 n/a n/a -4 369
2001 155 157 2 24 1 n/a n/a 0 339
2002 166 166 2 24 1 n/a n/a 12 371
2003 166 166 2 24 1 n/a n/a 12 371
2004 286 126 3 19 0 n/a n/a 8 442
2005 311 140 5 17 0 n/a n/a 9 482
2006 313 112 18 5 0 n/a n/a 10 458
2007 325 124 11 6 3 n/a n/a 10 479
2008 361 112 10 12 3 n/a n/a 7 505
2009 351 120 4 14 0 n/a n/a 10 499
2010 338 107 6 22 0 n/a n/a 8 481
2011 330 104 2 28 1 3 14 0 482
2012 324 101 1 23 1 0 21 0 471
2013 313 125 2 32 5 2 26 0 505
2014 292 112 2 26 7 1 27 0 467
2015 295 105 4 30 2 2 38 0 476
2016 296 89 3 44 4 6 33 0 475
2017 286 98 4 45 2 7 35 0 477
2018 279 91 2 43 2 4 34 0 455
2019 279 83 4 67 1 6 43 0 483
2020 291 82 3 76 2 5 35 0 494
2021 267 69 1 74 3 4 29 0 447
2022 313 74 6 66 3 3 25 0 490
2023 328 87 4 56 2 4 21 0 502

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 South Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 475 23.7 20.0 n/a
1990 438 23.7 18.4 n/a
1991 457 23.9 19.1 n/a
1992 468 24.3 19.2 n/a
1993 394 23.6 16.7 n/a
1994 272 12.6 n/a 18.8
1995 260 n/a 0.0 25.4
1996 260 n/a 0.0 25.4
1997 238 n/a 0.0 25.2
1998 260 n/a 0.0 26.9
1999 359 20.0 18.0 43.2
2000 369 n/a 0.0 41.6
2001 339 26.0 13.0 47.8
2002 371 31.0 12.0 40.7
2003 371 31.0 12.0 40.7
2004 442 31.0 14.3 30
2005 482 31.0 15.5 31.1
2006 458 36.0 12.7 26.6
2007 479 38.8 12.3 23.2
2008 505 30.0 16.8 26.3
2009 499 32.0 15.6 34.8
2010 481 30.0 16.0 34.7
2011 482 29.0 16.6 38.6
2012 471 29.0 16.2 38.2
2013 505 26.9 18.7 41.4
2014 467 28.9 16.1 36.8
2015 476 31.0 15.3 40.3
2016 475 31.0 15.3 41.5
2017 477 32.0 14.9 42.8
2018 455 31.0 14.6 42.4
2019 483 30.0 16.1 41.8
2020 494 30.0 16.4 38.9
2021 447 31.0 14.4 n/a
2022 490 31.0 15.8 39.2
2023 502 34.0 14.7 44.2

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 South Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 475 23.7 20.0 n/a
1990 438 23.7 18.4 n/a
1991 457 23.9 19.1 n/a
1992 468 24.3 19.2 n/a
1993 394 23.6 16.7 n/a
1994 272 12.6 n/a 18.8
1995 260 n/a 0.0 25.4
1996 260 n/a 0.0 25.4
1997 238 n/a 0.0 25.2
1998 260 n/a 0.0 26.9
1999 359 20.0 18.0 43.2
2000 369 n/a 0.0 41.6
2001 339 26.0 13.0 47.8
2002 371 31.0 12.0 40.7
2003 371 31.0 12.0 40.7
2004 442 31.0 14.3 30
2005 482 31.0 15.5 31.1
2006 458 36.0 12.7 26.6
2007 479 38.8 12.3 23.2
2008 505 30.0 16.8 26.3
2009 499 32.0 15.6 34.8
2010 481 30.0 16.0 34.7
2011 482 29.0 16.6 38.6
2012 471 29.0 16.2 38.2
2013 505 26.9 18.7 41.4
2014 467 28.9 16.1 36.8
2015 476 31.0 15.3 40.3
2016 475 31.0 15.3 41.5
2017 477 32.0 14.9 42.8
2018 455 31.0 14.6 42.4
2019 483 30.0 16.1 41.8
2020 494 30.0 16.4 38.9
2021 447 31.0 14.4 n/a
2022 490 31.0 15.8 39.2
2023 502 34.0 14.7 44.2

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 South Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $475 (6.5%) $6,822 (93.5%) $7,297
2020 $580 (7.4%) $7,296 (92.6%) $7,876
2021 $492 (5.0%) $9,370 (95.0%) $9,863

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

Impact of COVID-19 on South Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 142nd of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 417th of 1114 Elementary schools
 24.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Elementary)8676.9
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Prince George County Public Schools)8773.5
 13.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (South Elementary)8479.5
 4.5%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Prince George County Public Schools)8071.9
 8.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Elementary)9176.3
 14.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Prince George County Public Schools)9174.3
 16.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (South Elementary)8981.1
 7.9%
   4th Grade English Reading (Prince George County Public Schools)8576.1
 8.9%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Elementary)9665.2
 30.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Prince George County Public Schools)8667.2
 18.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (South Elementary)9357.1
 35.9%
   5th Grade Science (Prince George County Public Schools)8461.5
 22.5%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (South Elementary)9380
 13%
   5th Grade English Reading (Prince George County Public Schools)8673.8
 12.2%
   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 Students483502
 3.9%
African American8387
 4.8%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian44
Hispanic6756
 16.4%
Pacific Islander64
 33.3%
White279328
 17.6%
Two or More Races4321
 51.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.8%44.2%
 2.4%


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South Elementary ranks 379th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend South Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : J.E.J. Moore Middle
High : Prince George High

Students at South Elementary are 65% White, 17% African American, 11% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 502 students attended South 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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