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#1351 of 1,851 schools in VA
Bland County Elementary
Elementary School · Bland County Public Schools · Bland, VA
An elementary school in Bland, VA where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
31 Rocket Drive, Bland, VA 24315
- Math 66% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bland County Elementary score 66% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 66% in 2025, across a 12-year record (2014–2025).
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bland County 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average564/100K
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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
$63,982
Median home value
$171,600
Median rent
$684/mo
College educated
16.2%
Homeownership
81%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24315; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Bland County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,560NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bland County Elementary is listed in Bland County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bland County Elementary
Bland County Elementary is a public elementary school in Bland, VA, part of Bland County Public Schools, serving approximately 357 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,351 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bland County Elementary
What grades does Bland County Elementary serve?
Bland County Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Bland County Elementary?
Bland County Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bland County Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bland County Elementary is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bland County Elementary rank in VA?
Bland County Elementary ranks #1,351 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Bland County Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bland County Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Bland County Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bland County Elementary has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Bland County Elementary a charter school?
No, Bland County Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bland County Elementary a Title I school?
No, Bland County Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bland County Elementary?
75.1% of students at Bland County 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 357
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Bland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.9%
- Phone
- (276) 688-3621
- Area population (ZIP 24315)
- 3,789
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 24315; 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, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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