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Russell Prater Elementary School (Closed 2015)

8433 Lovers Gap Road
Vansant, VA 24656
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 96 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Russell Prater Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 74%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% 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
Total Students
96 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (VA)
(13-14)
70-79%
74%
(13-14)
70-79%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
n/a
22%
White
99%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.02
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% VA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% VA state average).
How many students attend Russell Prater Elementary School?
96 students attend Russell Prater Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Russell Prater Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Russell Prater Elementary School?
Russell Prater Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Russell Prater Elementary School offer ?
Russell Prater Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Russell Prater Elementary School part of?
Russell Prater Elementary School is part of Buchanan County 51爆料s.

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