Serving 425 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Joseph Van Pelt Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
425 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#735 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
4%
22%
White
79%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Bristol City 51±¬ÁÏs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph Van Pelt Elementary School's ranking?
Joseph Van Pelt Elementary School is ranked #735 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Joseph Van Pelt Elementary School?
425 students attend Joseph Van Pelt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Joseph Van Pelt Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Joseph Van Pelt Elementary School?
Joseph Van Pelt Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Joseph Van Pelt Elementary School offer ?
Joseph Van Pelt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Joseph Van Pelt Elementary School part of?
Joseph Van Pelt Elementary School is part of Bristol City 51±¬ÁÏs.
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