Sussex Central Elementary

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Sussex Central Elementary ranks 612 th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sussex Central Elementary is a public elementary school located in Stony Creek, Virginia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 443 students. The school is part of the Sussex County Public Schools district, which is ranked 76 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sussex Central Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (63.43%) compared to the nearby schools, which have a majority white student population. The school has shown mixed academic performance on the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) tests, with some grade levels and subjects performing above the state average, while others struggle, particularly in mathematics and science. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students (over 100%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school's spending per student has also fluctuated significantly over the past few years, ranging from $261 in 2018-2019 to $2,044 in 2020-2021.

When compared to the nearby schools, such as Nottoway Elementary, South Elementary, David A. Harrison Elementary, and Capron Elementary, Sussex Central Elementary stands out in its racial composition, academic performance, socioeconomic status, and funding fluctuations. Addressing these unique challenges will be crucial for improving the educational outcomes for the students at Sussex Central Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

21392 Sussex Drive
Stony Creek, VA 23882-3751

(434) 246-8960

District: Sussex County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
612^th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $2,044

Students who attend Sussex Central Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Sussex Central Middle
High:	Sussex Central High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 448

Racial breakdown:

African American:

65.2%

White:

22.1%

Hispanic:

7.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 105.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sussex Central Elementary ranks worse than 54.9% of elementary schools in Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.43. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (65.2%), White (22.1%), Hispanic (7.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 105.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sussex Central Elementary is 12.4. (See more...)

Compare Sussex Central Elementary employs 36 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sussex Central Elementary is $2,044.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sussex Central Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sussex Central Elementary 612^th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Sussex Central Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Sussex County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Sussex County Public Schools 76^th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sussex Central Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sussex Central Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile
2015	41.67	753^rd	1100	31.5%
2016	44.95	706^th	1096	35.6%
2017	66.18	360^th	1099	67.2%
2018	59.65	476^th	1097	56.6%
2019	65.97	401^st	1105	63.7%
2021	18.73	920^th	1103	16.6%
2022	38.68	736^th	1109	33.6%
2023	39.16	734^th	1114	34.1%
2024	50.43	612^th	1114	45.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sussex Central Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	69.02	273^rd	1036	73.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Sussex Central Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	35.54	787^th	1100	28.5%
2024	43.17	692^nd	1098	37.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Sussex Central Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.43	701^st	1093	35.9%
2024	54.68	533^rd	1101	51.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Sussex Central Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	49.49	328^th	579	43.4%
2024	63.85	211^th	588	64.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sussex Central Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	83.18	64^th	580	89.0%

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Rank History for White students at Sussex Central Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	51.55	528^th	984	46.3%
2024	35.78	724^th	979	26.0%

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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.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sussex Central Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	109	350	1	18	1	0	5	484
2015	97	377	1	13	0	0	11	499
2016	99	370	1	8	0	0	6	484
2017	105	395	1	16	0	0	8	525
2018	102	400	1	19	0	0	5	527
2019	114	391	0	16	1	1	2	525
2020	114	388	0	23	0	1	3	529
2021	113	339	4	26	1	2	4	489
2022	104	303	1	24	1	2	4	439
2023	113	281	3	32	2	2	10	443
2024	99	292	4	35	1	2	15	448

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 Sussex Central Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	484	39.0	12.4	87
2015	499	33.0	15.1	91.8
2016	484	35.0	13.8	79.3
2017	525	38.0	13.8	78.5
2018	527	39.5	13.3	80.1
2019	525	34.0	15.4	88
2020	529	36.9	14.3	89.4
2021	489	35.0	13.9	n/a
2022	439	34.0	12.9	99.3
2023	443	32.0	13.8	101.1
2024	448	36.0	12.4	105.8

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 Sussex Central Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	484	39.0	12.4	87
2015	499	33.0	15.1	91.8
2016	484	35.0	13.8	79.3
2017	525	38.0	13.8	78.5
2018	527	39.5	13.3	80.1
2019	525	34.0	15.4	88
2020	529	36.9	14.3	89.4
2021	489	35.0	13.9	n/a
2022	439	34.0	12.9	99.3
2023	443	32.0	13.8	101.1
2024	448	36.0	12.4	105.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sussex Central Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$261 (100.0%)	$261
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$1,067 (100.0%)	$1,067
2021	$252 (12.3%)	$1,792 (87.7%)	$2,044

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sussex Central Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 401^st of 1105 Elementary schools	Ranks 734^th of 1114 Elementary schools	29.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sussex Central Elementary)	86	75	11%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sussex County Public Schools)	86	75	11%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	82	69.1	12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Sussex Central Elementary)	73	56.7	16.3%
3rd Grade English Reading (Sussex County Public Schools)	73	56.7	16.3%
3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)	71	66.1	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sussex Central Elementary)	82	58.1	23.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sussex County Public Schools)	82	58.1	23.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	83	69.7	13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Sussex Central Elementary)	69	69.8	0.8%
4th Grade English Reading (Sussex County Public Schools)	69	69.8	0.8%
4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	75	72.7	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sussex Central Elementary)	99	46.9	52.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sussex County Public Schools)	99	46.9	52.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Science (Sussex Central Elementary)	89	46.9	42.1%
5th Grade Science (Sussex County Public Schools)	89	46.9	42.1%
5th Grade Science (Virginia)	79	66	13%
5th Grade English Reading (Sussex Central Elementary)	96	69.8	26.2%
5th Grade English Reading (Sussex County Public Schools)	96	69.8	26.2%
5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	78	71.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	525	443	15.6%
African American	391	281	28.1%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	0	3
Hispanic	16	32	100%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	114	113	0.9%
Two or More Races	2	10	400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	88%	101.1%	13.1%

Schools Near Sussex Central Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Mathematics (2024)			SOL Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)			SOL VA Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	SOL VA Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sussex Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	21392 Sussex Drive	Stony Creek	23882	Sussex County	Sussex County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 246-8960	448	36	12.4	105.8%	99 (22.1%)	292 (65.2%)	35 (7.8%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	15 (3.3%)	50.4	612^th of 1114 public elementary schools	45.1%		39.2	734^th of 1114 public elementary schools	34.1%	122	79.4	77.5	54.6	61.9	70.8	67.6	69.7	80.3		$2,044	$252	$1,792
South Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13400 Prince George Dr	Disputanta	23842	Prince George County	Prince George County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 733-2755	430	29	14.8	50.0%	289 (67.2%)	73 (17.0%)	44 (10.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	20 (4.7%)	68.3	379^th of 1114 public elementary schools	66.0%		64.3	417^th of 1114 public elementary schools	62.6%	38	86.9	76.8	72.1	70.5	86.7	74.6	81.7	73.9		$9,863	$492	$9,370
David A. Harrison Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12900 E Quaker Rd	Disputanta	23842	Prince George County	Prince George County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 991-2242	581	39	14.8	59.0%	283 (48.7%)	112 (19.3%)	114 (19.6%)	7 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.9%)	59 (10.2%)	44.2	676^th of 1114 public elementary schools	39.3%		58.2	501^st of 1114 public elementary schools	55.0%	175	66.3	60.0	65.1	66.3	58.0	74.2	76.7	66.7		$9,074	$702	$8,371
Capron Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	18414 Southampton Pky	Capron	23829	Southampton County	Southampton County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 658-4348	186	15	12.4	76.9%	108 (58.1%)	54 (29.0%)	11 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	9 (4.8%)	61.2	475^th of 1114 public elementary schools	57.4%		71.9	319^th of 1114 public elementary schools	71.4%	156	67.7	92.3	86.2	66.7	64.5	84.6	63.3		79.3	$8,206	$762	$7,443
Nottoway Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13093 Ivor Rd.	Sedley	23878	Southampton County	Southampton County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 859-6539	249	22	11.5	83.5%	175 (70.3%)	48 (19.3%)	12 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	11 (4.4%)	74.7	287^th of 1114 public elementary schools	74.2%		73.2	290^th of 1114 public elementary schools	74.0%	3	68.6	86.1	83.3	86.1	65.7	89.2	80.6		91.7	$7,824	$984	$6,840

Frequently Asked Questions about Sussex Central Elementary

Is Sussex Central Elementary a good school?

Sussex Central Elementary ranks 612^th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Sussex Central Elementary in?

Sussex County Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Sussex Central Elementary attend?

Students who attend Sussex Central Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sussex Central Middle
High : Sussex Central High

How many students attend Sussex Central Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 448 students attended Sussex Central Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Sussex Central Elementary?

Students at Sussex Central Elementary are 65% African American, 22% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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