Is West Point Elementary a good school?

West Point Elementary ranks 131 st of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend West Point Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 370 students attended West Point Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of West Point Elementary?

Students at West Point Elementary are 71% White, 12% African American, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of West Point Elementary attend?

Students who attend West Point Elementary usually go on to attend: High : West Point Middle/High

West Point Elementary

Summary:

West Point Elementary is a public elementary school in West Point, Virginia, serving around 370 students in grades PK-5. This high-performing school is part of the West Point Public Schools district, which is ranked 9 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

West Point Elementary consistently ranks among the top 20% of Virginia elementary schools, with exceptional academic performance. The school's students excel on SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments, with proficiency rates significantly higher than state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade proficiency rates in Mathematics and Reading were 87.93% and 79.31%, compared to the state averages of 70.11% and 66.88%. West Point Elementary also outperforms many nearby schools, such as Acquinton Elementary, Middlesex Elementary, and Bethel Elementary, in academic achievement.

Despite having a relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (39.46% receive free or reduced-price lunch), West Point Elementary is still able to achieve exceptional academic results, suggesting the school effectively supports and meets the needs of all students. The school's racial diversity is also more balanced compared to some nearby schools, with a student population that is 71.08% White, 12.43% African American, 7.03% Hispanic, and 9.46% other races. With a low student-to-teacher ratio and higher-than-average per-student spending, West Point Elementary is a standout institution in the region.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1060 Thompson Ave
West Point, VA 23181

(804) 843-2030

District: West Point Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
131^st of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,522

Students who attend West Point Elementary usually attend:

High:

West Point Middle/High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 370

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.1%

African American:

12.4%

Two or more races:

7.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.5%

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Compare Details West Point Elementary ranks better than 88.2% of elementary schools in Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.5. (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.

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Point Elementary is $12,522.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Point Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks West Point Elementary 131^st of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See West Point Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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West Point Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks West Point Public Schools 9^th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at West Point Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile
2005	79.51	148^th	1062	86.1%
2006	80.64	101^st	1071	90.6%
2007	66.34	349^th	1083	67.8%
2008	72.82	228^th	1081	78.9%
2009	66.49	333^rd	1082	69.2%
2010	61.25	424^th	1113	61.9%
2011	67.66	316^th	1117	71.7%
2012	83.61	81^st	1117	92.7%
2013	79.49	148^th	1120	86.8%
2014	88.76	39^th	1110	96.5%
2015	92.18	7^th	1100	99.4%
2016	86.43	48^th	1096	95.6%
2017	81.62	130^th	1099	88.2%
2018	88.01	50^th	1097	95.4%
2019	83.46	110^th	1105	90.0%
2021	83.70	154^th	1103	86.0%
2022	82.89	170^th	1109	84.7%
2023	78.63	227^th	1114	79.6%
2024	84.50	131^st	1114	88.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Point Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	83.21	83^rd	1036	92.0%

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Rank History for Female students at West Point Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	76.23	237^th	1100	78.5%
2024	82.48	147^th	1098	86.6%

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Rank History for Male students at West Point Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	77.37	225^th	1093	79.4%
2024	83.83	130^th	1101	88.2%

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Rank History for White students at West Point Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	69.47	270^th	984	72.6%
2024	76.98	164^th	979	83.2%

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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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by a parent
Saturday, February 2, 2013

My daughter transferred to this school from Middlesex Elementary. There is no comparison in the quality of education she receives . . . paying a fraction of the cost of a private school, she is getting a stellar education. I have read criticisms that the school is overly focused on academic achievement, but personally have seen no evidence of that: the staff and the teachers with whom I have had any contact are kind and supportive. Excellent school! Close Quote

Enrollment information for West Point 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	400	400
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	415	415
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	424	424
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	434	434
1993	348	83	7	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	440
1994	344	89	5	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	439
1995	409	85	5	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	500
1996	409	85	5	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	500
1997	291	77	8	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	376
1998	267	75	11	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	353
1999	266	77	8	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	353
2000	272	66	10	1	0	n/a	n/a	-4	345
2001	268	58	9	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	341
2002	277	33	13	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	329
2003	277	33	13	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	329
2004	247	37	8	4	11	n/a	n/a	7	314
2005	262	36	7	7	10	n/a	n/a	5	327
2006	270	36	9	8	9	n/a	n/a	5	337
2007	283	36	12	9	8	n/a	n/a	11	359
2008	292	41	8	8	6	n/a	n/a	7	362
2009	284	37	6	8	6	n/a	n/a	6	347
2010	270	45	8	8	8	n/a	n/a	8	347
2011	233	41	6	14	4	0	31	0	329
2012	243	38	6	13	3	0	17	0	320
2013	235	30	8	25	2	1	25	0	326
2014	227	33	10	26	2	0	35	0	333
2015	220	47	9	22	4	0	34	0	336
2016	216	46	7	21	4	0	26	0	320
2017	238	43	6	25	3	0	31	0	346
2018	242	43	4	27	3	0	36	0	355
2019	243	39	3	19	2	0	39	0	345
2020	237	33	5	19	2	0	32	0	328
2021	241	34	6	21	1	0	32	0	335
2022	260	44	6	26	2	0	23	0	361
2023	263	46	4	26	2	0	29	0	370

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 West Point Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	400	31.1	12.8	n/a
1990	415	32.8	12.6	n/a
1991	424	34.2	12.3	n/a
1992	434	34.8	12.4	n/a
1993	440	36.9	11.9	n/a
1994	439	33.2	n/a	18.2
1995	500	n/a	0.0	13
1996	500	n/a	0.0	13
1997	376	n/a	0.0	15.2
1998	353	n/a	0.0	15.3
1999	353	28.0	12.6	24.6
2000	345	n/a	0.0	20.3
2001	341	31.5	10.8	19.1
2002	329	31.8	10.3	13.7
2003	329	31.8	10.3	13.7
2004	314	26.3	11.9	21.5
2005	327	24.2	13.5	21.7
2006	337	30.0	11.2	19.6
2007	359	28.9	12.4	21.6
2008	362	21.5	16.8	21.1
2009	347	21.5	16.1	19.9
2010	347	20.5	16.9	29.2
2011	329	20.9	15.7	37.1
2012	320	24.0	13.3	31.6
2013	326	22.9	14.2	31.6
2014	333	23.2	14.3	35.4
2015	336	24.0	14.0	39.3
2016	320	24.0	13.3	39.4
2017	346	26.0	13.3	36.7
2018	355	28.0	12.6	39.4
2019	345	28.0	12.3	38.8
2020	328	27.5	11.9	36.9
2021	335	26.0	12.8	n/a
2022	361	26.5	13.6	33.5
2023	370	31.0	11.9	39.5

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 West Point Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	400	31.1	12.8	n/a
1990	415	32.8	12.6	n/a
1991	424	34.2	12.3	n/a
1992	434	34.8	12.4	n/a
1993	440	36.9	11.9	n/a
1994	439	33.2	n/a	18.2
1995	500	n/a	0.0	13
1996	500	n/a	0.0	13
1997	376	n/a	0.0	15.2
1998	353	n/a	0.0	15.3
1999	353	28.0	12.6	24.6
2000	345	n/a	0.0	20.3
2001	341	31.5	10.8	19.1
2002	329	31.8	10.3	13.7
2003	329	31.8	10.3	13.7
2004	314	26.3	11.9	21.5
2005	327	24.2	13.5	21.7
2006	337	30.0	11.2	19.6
2007	359	28.9	12.4	21.6
2008	362	21.5	16.8	21.1
2009	347	21.5	16.1	19.9
2010	347	20.5	16.9	29.2
2011	329	20.9	15.7	37.1
2012	320	24.0	13.3	31.6
2013	326	22.9	14.2	31.6
2014	333	23.2	14.3	35.4
2015	336	24.0	14.0	39.3
2016	320	24.0	13.3	39.4
2017	346	26.0	13.3	36.7
2018	355	28.0	12.6	39.4
2019	345	28.0	12.3	38.8
2020	328	27.5	11.9	36.9
2021	335	26.0	12.8	n/a
2022	361	26.5	13.6	33.5
2023	370	31.0	11.9	39.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West Point Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$717 (6.1%)	$11,121 (93.9%)	$11,838
2020	$920 (7.1%)	$11,984 (92.9%)	$12,904
2021	$762 (6.1%)	$11,760 (93.9%)	$12,522

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Point Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 110^th of 1105 Elementary schools	Ranks 227^th of 1114 Elementary schools	10.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Point Elementary)	100	94.8	5.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Point Public Schools)	100	94.8	5.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	82	69.1	12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (West Point Elementary)	100	89.7	10.3%
3rd Grade English Reading (West Point Public Schools)	100	89.7	10.3%
3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)	71	66.1	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Point Elementary)	100	90.2	9.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Point Public Schools)	100	90.2	9.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	83	69.7	13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (West Point Elementary)	100	82.4	17.7%
4th Grade English Reading (West Point Public Schools)	100	82.4	17.7%
4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	75	72.7	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Point Elementary)	89	74.3	14.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Point Public Schools)	89	74.3	14.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Science (West Point Elementary)	82	78.6	3.4%
5th Grade Science (West Point Public Schools)	82	78.6	3.4%
5th Grade Science (Virginia)	79	66	13%
5th Grade English Reading (West Point Elementary)	85	72.9	12.1%
5th Grade English Reading (West Point Public Schools)	85	72.9	12.1%
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	345	370	7.2%
African American	39	46	17.9%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	3	4	33.3%
Hispanic	19	26	36.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	243	263	8.2%
Two or More Races	39	29	25.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.8%	39.5%	0.6%

Schools Near West Point 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 Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Point Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1060 Thompson Ave	West Point	23181	King William County	West Point Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 843-2030	370	31	11.9	39.5%	263 (71.1%)	46 (12.4%)	26 (7.0%)	4 (1.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.8%)	84.5	131^st of 1114 public elementary schools	88.2%		78.6	227^th of 1114 public elementary schools	79.6%	96	87.9	96.8	89.5		82.5	79.3	96.7	73.7		96.7	$12,522	$762	$11,760
King & Queen Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	24667 The Trail	Mattaponi	23110	King and Queen County	King and Queen County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 785-5830	274	19	14.8	107.3%	154 (56.2%)	67 (24.5%)	23 (8.4%)	4 (1.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (9.1%)	24.1	913^th of 1114 public elementary schools	18.0%		48.1	631^st of 1114 public elementary schools	43.4%	282	47.6	38.6	66.7	77.1	57.1	52.4	48.0	66.7	86.5	26.0	$6,816	$1,078	$5,738
New Kent Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11705 New Kent Hwy	New Kent	23124	New Kent County	New Kent County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 966-9663	615	49	12.5	33.8%	454 (73.8%)	64 (10.4%)	42 (6.8%)	2 (0.3%)	11 (1.8%)	2 (0.3%)	40 (6.5%)	74.4	291^st of 1114 public elementary schools	73.9%		75.9	257^th of 1114 public elementary schools	76.9%	34	75.5	87.0	84.5		75.7	73.5	85.0	83.5		78.0	$8,907	$638	$8,269
Stonehouse Elementary	Public	K-5	3651 Rochambeau Dr	Williamsburg	23188	James City County	Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 566-4300	802	52	15.4	26.1%	500 (62.3%)	116 (14.5%)	97 (12.1%)	14 (1.7%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	72 (9.0%)	74.9	281^st of 1114 public elementary schools	74.8%		81	191^st of 1114 public elementary schools	82.9%	90	85.4	82.8	74.8		71.9	80.9	85.5	79.9		82.8	$7,511	$421	$7,090
Petsworth Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10658 Geo Washington Mem Hwy	Gloucester	23061	Gloucester County	Gloucester County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 693-6161	382	29	13.1	65.4%	293 (76.7%)	16 (4.2%)	42 (11.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.1%)	77.3	252^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	77.4%		52.8	580^th of 1114 public elementary schools	47.9%	328	79.6	91.5	84.1		78.3	81.5	86.4	75.0		83.1	$10,589	$815	$9,775
Norge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7311 Richmond Rd	Williamsburg	23188	James City County	Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 564-3372	631	54	11.7	72.4%	319 (50.6%)	108 (17.1%)	103 (16.3%)	17 (2.7%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (12.8%)	66.2	409^th of 1114 public elementary schools	63.3%		55	551^st of 1114 public elementary schools	50.5%	142	69.7	81.9	78.9		81.5	59.6	75.2	85.7		78.1	$10,252	$775	$9,478
Bethel Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2991 Hickory Fork Rd	Gloucester	23061	Gloucester County	Gloucester County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 693-2360	498	37	13.4	66.5%	391 (78.5%)	19 (3.8%)	24 (4.8%)	8 (1.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (10.8%)	73.1	308^th of 1114 public elementary schools	72.4%		68.4	367^th of 1114 public elementary schools	67.1%	59	89.7	85.7	83.1		75.4	77.9	73.8	78.5		78.6	$8,039	$672	$7,368
J. Blaine Blayton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	800 Jolly Pond Road	Williamsburg	23188	James City County	Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 565-9300	478	44	10.8	42.7%	286 (59.8%)	85 (17.8%)	48 (10.0%)	10 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (10.3%)	56.5	532^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	52.2%		71.6	324^th of 1114 public elementary schools	70.9%	208	67.5	78.8	68.4		70.2	65.8	80.2	67.2		75.3	$9,897	$586	$9,310
Cool Spring Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	7301 Acquinton Church Rd.	King William	23086	King William County	King William County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 769-3434	506	35	14.4	45.3%	382 (75.5%)	73 (14.4%)	16 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.5%)								(n/a)											$9,601	$643	$8,958
Acquinton Elementary	Public	3-5	18550 King William Road	King William	23086	King William County	King William County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 769-3434	432	28	15.4	37.3%	314 (72.7%)	64 (14.8%)	22 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.9%)	39	737^th of 1114 public elementary schools	33.8%		53.9	564^th of 1114 public elementary schools	49.4%	173	74.8	60.1	61.5		62.9	69.5	60.8	64.0		60.5	$9,042	$702	$8,340

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