Saltville Elementary

Summary:

Saltville Elementary is a public elementary school in Saltville, Virginia, serving 195 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Smyth County Public Schools district, which is ranked 25th out of 130 school districts in the state.

Saltville Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outpacing the district and state averages on SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments, particularly in Mathematics and English Reading. In 2023-2024, 100% of 5th-grade students at Saltville Elementary were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 80.37% for the district and 67.98% for the state. The school also ranks very highly for specific student subgroups, such as female students (107th out of 1,098 VA elementary schools) and low socioeconomic status students (20th out of 1,036 VA elementary schools). This strong performance has led to a significant improvement in Saltville Elementary's statewide ranking, moving from 713th out of 1,100 Virginia elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 133rd out of 1,114 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Interestingly, Saltville Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (96.41%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, such as Marion Elementary and Rich Valley Elementary, which also demonstrate strong academic performance. Additionally, the school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, coupled with its increased spending per student, suggest a commitment to supporting the educational needs of its economically disadvantaged community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1013 E Main St
       Saltville, VA  24370


(276) 496-4751

District: Smyth County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
133rd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,675 Help


Students who attend Saltville Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Northwood Middle
High:    Northwood High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  195

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.4%
Hispanic:
2.1%
Two or more races:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  101.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Saltville Elementary ranks better than 88.1% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 2nd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Smyth County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.32. (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 Saltville Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Smyth County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Saltville Elementary is $10,675, which is the 3rd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Smyth County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Saltville Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Saltville Elementary 133rd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Saltville Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Smyth County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Smyth County Public Schools 25th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Saltville Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Saltville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 46.35 639th 1062 39.8%
2006 55.28 514th 1071 52.0%
2007 53.48 543rd 1083 49.9%
2008 34.25 839th 1081 22.4%
2009 34.62 865th 1082 20.1%
2010 52.38 597th 1113 46.4%
2011 48.99 646th 1117 42.2%
2012 48.03 657th 1117 41.2%
2013 39.52 768th 1120 31.4%
2014 37.62 776th 1110 30.1%
2015 44.25 713th 1100 35.2%
2016 49.89 622nd 1096 43.2%
2017 63.81 405th 1099 63.1%
2018 64.51 406th 1097 63.0%
2019 64.16 433rd 1105 60.8%
2021 50.57 581st 1103 47.3%
2022 65.39 403rd 1109 63.7%
2023 85.26 121st 1114 89.1%
2024 84.32 133rd 1114 88.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Saltville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 92.49 20th 1036 98.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Saltville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.38 55th 1100 95.0%
2024 84.81 107th 1098 90.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Saltville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.70 220th 1093 79.9%
2024 81.65 162nd 1101 85.3%
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Rank History for White students at Saltville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.51 225th 984 77.1%
2024 73.04 220th 979 77.5%
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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.

Saltville Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Saltville 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 380 380
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 350 350
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 311 311
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 317 317
1993 297 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1994 304 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1995 346 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1996 346 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1997 368 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 370
1998 375 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1999 363 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2000 347 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a -4 343
2001 312 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2002 262 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 264
2003 262 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 264
2004 267 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2005 256 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2006 228 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 231
2007 242 1 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 246
2008 273 0 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 281
2009 277 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2010 274 5 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2011 257 5 2 7 0 0 0 0 271
2012 267 6 2 2 0 0 3 0 280
2013 260 6 2 4 0 0 4 0 276
2014 244 6 2 5 0 0 4 0 261
2015 227 3 2 4 0 0 4 0 240
2016 213 2 2 4 0 0 4 0 225
2017 193 1 2 6 0 0 2 0 204
2018 204 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 210
2019 201 0 0 6 0 0 2 0 209
2020 209 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 215
2021 193 0 0 6 0 0 1 0 200
2022 194 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 200
2023 188 1 0 4 0 0 2 0 195

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 Saltville Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 380 20.1 18.9 n/a
1990 350 21.4 16.3 n/a
1991 311 20.8 14.9 n/a
1992 317 21.2 14.9 n/a
1993 299 19.4 15.4 n/a
1994 305 17.5 n/a 45.6
1995 346 n/a 0.0 48.8
1996 346 n/a 0.0 48.8
1997 370 n/a 0.0 47
1998 375 n/a 0.0 47.7
1999 363 23.1 15.7 54.5
2000 343 n/a 0.0 55.6
2001 312 25.3 12.3 54.5
2002 264 33.0 8.0 56.1
2003 264 33.0 8.0 56.1
2004 270 26.0 10.4 57
2005 258 23.5 11.0 59.7
2006 231 28.0 8.3 67.1
2007 246 15.0 16.4 65.4
2008 281 11.0 25.5 63.3
2009 283 11.6 24.4 65.7
2010 286 11.6 24.6 73.4
2011 271 11.6 23.3 69.4
2012 280 18.2 15.3 71.8
2013 276 17.3 15.8 74.3
2014 261 18.3 14.2 75.9
2015 240 15.0 16.0 78.3
2016 225 16.0 14.0 81.3
2017 204 14.6 13.9 79.4
2018 210 14.1 14.8 91.9
2019 209 15.0 13.9 89.5
2020 215 14.8 14.4 78.6
2021 200 17.0 11.7 n/a
2022 200 16.0 12.4 84.5
2023 195 18.5 10.5 101.5

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 Saltville Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 380 20.1 18.9 n/a
1990 350 21.4 16.3 n/a
1991 311 20.8 14.9 n/a
1992 317 21.2 14.9 n/a
1993 299 19.4 15.4 n/a
1994 305 17.5 n/a 45.6
1995 346 n/a 0.0 48.8
1996 346 n/a 0.0 48.8
1997 370 n/a 0.0 47
1998 375 n/a 0.0 47.7
1999 363 23.1 15.7 54.5
2000 343 n/a 0.0 55.6
2001 312 25.3 12.3 54.5
2002 264 33.0 8.0 56.1
2003 264 33.0 8.0 56.1
2004 270 26.0 10.4 57
2005 258 23.5 11.0 59.7
2006 231 28.0 8.3 67.1
2007 246 15.0 16.4 65.4
2008 281 11.0 25.5 63.3
2009 283 11.6 24.4 65.7
2010 286 11.6 24.6 73.4
2011 271 11.6 23.3 69.4
2012 280 18.2 15.3 71.8
2013 276 17.3 15.8 74.3
2014 261 18.3 14.2 75.9
2015 240 15.0 16.0 78.3
2016 225 16.0 14.0 81.3
2017 204 14.6 13.9 79.4
2018 210 14.1 14.8 91.9
2019 209 15.0 13.9 89.5
2020 215 14.8 14.4 78.6
2021 200 17.0 11.7 n/a
2022 200 16.0 12.4 84.5
2023 195 18.5 10.5 101.5

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 Saltville Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,624 (19.4%) $6,744 (80.6%) $8,368
2020 $2,143 (24.7%) $6,532 (75.3%) $8,676
2021 $2,315 (21.7%) $8,360 (78.3%) $10,675

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Saltville Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 433rd of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 121st of 1114 Elementary schools
 28.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Saltville Elementary)8680.7
 5.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Smyth County Public Schools)7970.7
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Saltville Elementary)8271
 11%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Smyth County Public Schools)7269.9
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Saltville Elementary)9488.5
 5.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Smyth County Public Schools)8377.2
 5.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Saltville Elementary)8288.5
 6.5%
   4th Grade English Reading (Smyth County Public Schools)7682.9
 6.9%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Saltville Elementary)8292.7
 10.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Smyth County Public Schools)7866.3
 11.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Saltville Elementary)8290.2
 8.2%
   5th Grade Science (Smyth County Public Schools)8072.3
 7.7%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Saltville Elementary)7692.7
 16.7%
   5th Grade English Reading (Smyth County Public Schools)7572.3
 2.7%
   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 Students209195
 6.7%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic64
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White201188
 6.5%
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.5%101.5%
 12.1%


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Saltville Elementary ranks 133rd of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Saltville Elementary are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 195 students attended Saltville Elementary.

Students who attend Saltville Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northwood Middle
High : Northwood High


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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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