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#1181 of 1,851 schools in VA
Burnt Chimney Elementary
Elementary School · Franklin County Public Schools · Wirtz, VA
A Franklin County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
80 Burnt Chimney Road, Wirtz, VA 24184
- Math 72% proficient (2021)
- Reading 72% proficient (2021)
- 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Burnt Chimney Elementary score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 72% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Burnt Chimney 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,774
Median home value
$221,800
Median rent
$674/mo
College educated
21.8%
Homeownership
85.1%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24184; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 4.0 mi | 204 | Compare → |
| Callaway ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 180 | Compare → |
| Lee M. Waid ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 403 | Compare → |
| Snow Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 208 | 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.
Franklin County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #13 of 14
- District spending per student
- $15,045NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Burnt Chimney Elementary is listed in Franklin County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burnt Chimney Elementary
Burnt Chimney Elementary is a public elementary school in Wirtz, VA, part of Franklin County Public Schools, serving approximately 266 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,181 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burnt Chimney Elementary
What grades does Burnt Chimney Elementary serve?
Burnt Chimney Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Burnt Chimney Elementary?
Burnt Chimney Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 266 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burnt Chimney Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Burnt Chimney Elementary is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Burnt Chimney Elementary rank in VA?
Burnt Chimney Elementary ranks #1,181 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Burnt Chimney Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Burnt Chimney Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Burnt Chimney Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burnt Chimney Elementary has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Burnt Chimney Elementary a charter school?
No, Burnt Chimney Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Burnt Chimney Elementary a Title I school?
No, Burnt Chimney Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burnt Chimney Elementary?
76.7% of students at Burnt Chimney 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
- 266
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.5%
- Phone
- (540) 721-2936
- Area population (ZIP 24184)
- 4,530
- Area median age
- 52
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 24184; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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