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#1708 of 1,851 schools in VA
Accawmacke Elementary
Elementary School · Accomack County Public Schools · Accomac, VA
An Accomack County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
P.O. Box 389, Accomac, VA 23301
- Math 58% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Accawmacke Elementary score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 58% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
114.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Accawmacke Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated828/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,342
Median home value
$262,100
Median rent
$948/mo
College educated
10%
Homeownership
56%
Poverty rate
20.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Accomack County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chincoteague ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 226 | Compare → |
| Kegotank ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 455 | Compare → |
| Metompkin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 558 | Compare → |
| Pungoteague ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 442 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Accomack County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #10 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,426NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Accawmacke Elementary is listed in Accomack County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Accawmacke Elementary
Accawmacke Elementary is a public elementary school in Accomac, VA, part of Accomack County Public Schools, serving approximately 426 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,708 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Accawmacke Elementary
What grades does Accawmacke Elementary serve?
Accawmacke Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Accawmacke Elementary?
Accawmacke Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 426 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Accawmacke Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Accawmacke Elementary is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Accawmacke Elementary rank in VA?
Accawmacke Elementary ranks #1,708 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Accawmacke Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Accawmacke Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Accawmacke Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Accawmacke Elementary has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Accawmacke Elementary a charter school?
No, Accawmacke Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Accawmacke Elementary a Title I school?
No, Accawmacke Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Accawmacke Elementary?
114.1% of students at Accawmacke Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 426
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Accomack County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.2%
- Phone
- (757) 787-8013
- Area population (ZIP 23301)
- 2,314
- Area median age
- 31.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 23301; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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