Excellent
#293 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 16% in state
Clintwood Elementary
Elementary School · Dickenson County Public Schools · Clintwood, VA
A Dickenson County Public Schools elementary school serving grades 1st – 5th.
150 Elementary Circle, Clintwood, VA 24228
- Math 67% proficient (2021)
- Reading 62% proficient (2021)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clintwood Elementary score 64% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 26 points since 2018, to 65% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 76% (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
93.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Clintwood 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,435/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clintwood), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,269
Median home value
$105,200
Median rent
$744/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
71.9%
Poverty rate
22.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24228; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Dickenson County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,340NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clintwood Elementary is listed in Dickenson County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clintwood Elementary
Clintwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Clintwood, VA, part of Dickenson County Public Schools, serving approximately 273 students in grades 1st-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #293 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clintwood Elementary
What grades does Clintwood Elementary serve?
Clintwood Elementary serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Clintwood Elementary?
Clintwood Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 273 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clintwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clintwood Elementary is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clintwood Elementary rank in VA?
Clintwood Elementary ranks #293 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Clintwood Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Clintwood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Clintwood Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clintwood Elementary has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Clintwood Elementary a charter school?
No, Clintwood Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clintwood Elementary a Title I school?
No, Clintwood Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clintwood Elementary?
93.8% of students at Clintwood 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
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 273
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Dickenson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.2%
- Phone
- (276) 926-6088
- Area population (ZIP 24228)
- 6,336
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 45.3
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 24228; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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