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#969 of 1,851 schools in VA
Appomattox Elementary
Elementary School · Appomattox County Public Schools · Appomattox, VA
An Appomattox County Public Schools elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
176 Kids Place, Appomattox, VA 24522
- Math 76% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 74% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Appomattox Elementary score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 75% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (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
79.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Appomattox 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average670/100K
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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
$60,813
Median home value
$181,700
Median rent
$923/mo
College educated
21.5%
Homeownership
75.4%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24522; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appomattox Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 101 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Appomattox County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,435NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Appomattox Elementary is listed in Appomattox County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Appomattox Elementary
Appomattox Elementary is a public elementary school in Appomattox, VA, part of Appomattox County Public Schools, serving approximately 533 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #969 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Appomattox Elementary
What grades does Appomattox Elementary serve?
Appomattox Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Appomattox Elementary?
Appomattox Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 533 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Appomattox Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Appomattox Elementary is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Appomattox Elementary rank in VA?
Appomattox Elementary ranks #969 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Appomattox Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Appomattox Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Appomattox Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Appomattox Elementary has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Appomattox Elementary a charter school?
No, Appomattox Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Appomattox Elementary a Title I school?
No, Appomattox Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Appomattox Elementary?
79.4% of students at Appomattox 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 533
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Appomattox County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (434) 352-7463
- Area population (ZIP 24522)
- 10,494
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 24522; 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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