Critzer Elementary

Summary:

Critzer Elementary is a public elementary school in Pulaski, Virginia, serving 402 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Pulaski County Public Schools district, which is ranked 68 out of 130 school districts in the state.

Critzer Elementary has a higher percentage of White students (79.6%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 70-90% White. The school's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly better than the Pulaski County Public Schools district average, with higher proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Reading. However, the school's performance in Science and 5th grade English Reading lags behind the district and state averages. Critzer Elementary ranks higher for male students and low socioeconomic status students, but lower for White students and disabled students, indicating achievement gaps for these subgroups.

Compared to nearby schools, Critzer Elementary's academic performance is on par with or slightly better than other Pulaski County Public Schools, but lags behind the higher-performing schools in the neighboring Montgomery County Public Schools and Floyd County Public Schools districts, such as Indian Valley Elementary and Snowville Elementary. This suggests a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic outcomes, as the higher-performing schools have lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 100 Critzer Dr
       Pulaski, VA  24301


(540) 643-0274

District: Pulaski County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
599th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,028 Help


Students who attend Critzer Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Pulaski County Middle
High:    Pulaski County Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  402

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.6%
Two or more races:
7.5%
African American:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Critzer Elementary ranks worse than 53.8% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Pulaski County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.26. (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 Critzer Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Pulaski County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Critzer Elementary is $8,028. 2 elementary schools in the Pulaski County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Critzer Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Critzer Elementary 599th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Critzer Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Pulaski County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Pulaski County Public Schools 68th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Critzer Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Critzer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 18.24 978th 1062 7.9%
2006 57.05 481st 1071 55.1%
2007 38.19 781st 1083 27.9%
2008 29.94 898th 1081 16.9%
2009 29.28 924th 1082 14.6%
2010 14.65 1067th 1113 4.1%
2011 55.09 537th 1117 51.9%
2012 64.10 374th 1117 66.5%
2013 45.80 665th 1120 40.6%
2014 38.91 760th 1110 31.5%
2015 36.22 807th 1100 26.6%
2016 34.19 837th 1096 23.6%
2017 42.59 728th 1099 33.8%
2018 41.77 742nd 1097 32.4%
2019 30.66 872nd 1105 21.1%
2021 27.89 828th 1103 24.9%
2022 33.25 805th 1109 27.4%
2023 37.34 751st 1114 32.6%
2024 51.26 599th 1114 46.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Critzer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 59.77 417th 1036 59.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Critzer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.23 730th 1100 33.6%
2024 44.99 671st 1098 38.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Critzer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 35.14 289th 355 18.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Critzer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.68 752nd 1093 31.2%
2024 54.81 530th 1101 51.9%
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Rank History for White students at Critzer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.34 945th 984 4.0%
2024 22.61 839th 979 14.3%
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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 Critzer 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 379 379
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 369 369
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 375 375
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 385 385
1993 331 32 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1994 428 60 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 491
1995 440 56 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 500
1996 440 56 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 500
1997 460 64 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 526
1998 444 53 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 499
1999 418 61 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 484
2000 426 50 1 6 0 n/a n/a -4 479
2001 447 38 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 497
2002 433 42 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2003 433 42 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2004 440 33 1 9 1 n/a n/a 0 484
2005 455 31 4 4 1 n/a n/a 8 503
2006 400 35 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 442
2007 359 42 2 4 0 n/a n/a 8 415
2008 349 42 3 6 0 n/a n/a 9 409
2009 325 36 4 8 0 n/a n/a 18 391
2010 415 43 0 13 0 n/a n/a 22 493
2011 410 33 2 13 2 0 19 0 479
2012 405 28 2 8 2 0 18 0 463
2013 390 26 3 8 1 0 16 0 444
2014 380 21 2 9 1 0 20 0 433
2015 396 26 2 14 2 0 26 0 466
2016 356 36 0 14 2 0 24 0 432
2017 330 45 0 16 1 0 23 0 415
2018 343 31 0 23 0 0 26 0 423
2019 337 28 2 14 0 0 28 0 409
2020 338 26 4 19 1 0 27 0 415
2021 321 27 4 23 0 0 27 0 402
2022 315 25 4 24 0 0 31 0 399
2023 320 24 5 23 0 0 30 0 402

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 Critzer Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 379 21.2 17.8 n/a
1990 369 21.3 17.3 n/a
1991 375 21.3 17.6 n/a
1992 385 21.7 17.7 n/a
1993 365 22.8 16.0 n/a
1994 491 26.8 n/a 46.2
1995 500 n/a 0.0 43.6
1996 500 n/a 0.0 43.6
1997 526 n/a 0.0 46.6
1998 499 n/a 0.0 46.1
1999 484 36.0 13.4 54.1
2000 479 n/a 0.0 48.4
2001 497 32.0 15.5 43.3
2002 487 45.5 10.7 53.2
2003 487 45.5 10.7 53.2
2004 484 40.0 12.1 55.4
2005 503 37.0 13.6 51.9
2006 442 41.0 10.8 51.8
2007 415 41.0 10.1 51.4
2008 409 33.5 12.2 54
2009 391 31.5 12.4 59.8
2010 493 32.7 15.0 69
2011 479 31.5 15.1 67.8
2012 463 28.4 16.2 61.6
2013 444 29.0 15.3 65.3
2014 433 29.0 14.9 63.7
2015 466 30.0 15.5 70
2016 432 28.0 15.4 80.3
2017 415 25.5 16.2 81.4
2018 423 27.5 15.3 80.6
2019 409 27.5 14.8 80.7
2020 415 26.0 15.9 78.6
2021 402 26.4 15.2 n/a
2022 399 29.9 13.3 81.7
2023 402 30.0 13.4 79.6

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 Critzer Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 379 21.2 17.8 n/a
1990 369 21.3 17.3 n/a
1991 375 21.3 17.6 n/a
1992 385 21.7 17.7 n/a
1993 365 22.8 16.0 n/a
1994 491 26.8 n/a 46.2
1995 500 n/a 0.0 43.6
1996 500 n/a 0.0 43.6
1997 526 n/a 0.0 46.6
1998 499 n/a 0.0 46.1
1999 484 36.0 13.4 54.1
2000 479 n/a 0.0 48.4
2001 497 32.0 15.5 43.3
2002 487 45.5 10.7 53.2
2003 487 45.5 10.7 53.2
2004 484 40.0 12.1 55.4
2005 503 37.0 13.6 51.9
2006 442 41.0 10.8 51.8
2007 415 41.0 10.1 51.4
2008 409 33.5 12.2 54
2009 391 31.5 12.4 59.8
2010 493 32.7 15.0 69
2011 479 31.5 15.1 67.8
2012 463 28.4 16.2 61.6
2013 444 29.0 15.3 65.3
2014 433 29.0 14.9 63.7
2015 466 30.0 15.5 70
2016 432 28.0 15.4 80.3
2017 415 25.5 16.2 81.4
2018 423 27.5 15.3 80.6
2019 409 27.5 14.8 80.7
2020 415 26.0 15.9 78.6
2021 402 26.4 15.2 n/a
2022 399 29.9 13.3 81.7
2023 402 30.0 13.4 79.6

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 Critzer Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $959 (12.8%) $6,523 (87.2%) $7,482
2020 $899 (12.4%) $6,373 (87.6%) $7,271
2021 $1,121 (14.0%) $6,907 (86.0%) $8,028

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Critzer Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 872nd of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 751st of 1114 Elementary schools
 11.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Critzer Elementary)8867.2
 20.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pulaski County Public Schools)8265.4
 16.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Critzer Elementary)6358.6
 4.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Pulaski County Public Schools)6760.5
 6.5%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Critzer Elementary)6765.3
 1.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pulaski County Public Schools)7961.2
 17.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Critzer Elementary)6065.3
 5.3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Pulaski County Public Schools)7467.7
 6.3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Critzer Elementary)7852.5
 25.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pulaski County Public Schools)8663
 23%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Critzer Elementary)7862.7
 15.3%
   5th Grade Science (Pulaski County Public Schools)8560.4
 24.7%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Critzer Elementary)6267.8
 5.8%
   5th Grade English Reading (Pulaski County Public Schools)7669
 7%
   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 Students409402
 1.7%
African American2824
 14.3%
American Indian00
Asian25
 150%
Hispanic1423
 64.3%
Pacific Islander00
White337320
 5%
Two or More Races2830
 7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.7%79.6%
 1.1%


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Critzer Elementary ranks 599th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Critzer Elementary are 80% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% African American, 6% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Critzer Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pulaski County Middle
High : Pulaski County Senior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 402 students attended Critzer 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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