Excellent
#65 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 4% in state
Enderly Heights Elementary
Elementary School · Buena Vista City Public Schools · Buena Vista, VA
A Buena Vista City Public Schools elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
101 Woodland Ave, Buena Vista, VA 24416
- Math 76% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 72% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Enderly Heights Elementary score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 74% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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
87.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Enderly Heights 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average379/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Buena Vista), 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
$53,672
Median home value
$158,500
Median rent
$1,073/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
61.4%
Poverty rate
18.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24416; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 4.7 mi | 140 | 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.
Buena Vista City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,729NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Enderly Heights Elementary is listed in Buena Vista City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Enderly Heights Elementary
Enderly Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Buena Vista, VA, part of Buena Vista City Public Schools, serving approximately 247 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #65 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Enderly Heights Elementary
What grades does Enderly Heights Elementary serve?
Enderly Heights Elementary serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend Enderly Heights Elementary?
Enderly Heights Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 247 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Enderly Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Enderly Heights Elementary is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Enderly Heights Elementary rank in VA?
Enderly Heights Elementary ranks #65 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Enderly Heights Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Enderly Heights Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Enderly Heights Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Enderly Heights Elementary has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Enderly Heights Elementary a charter school?
No, Enderly Heights Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Enderly Heights Elementary a Title I school?
No, Enderly Heights Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Enderly Heights Elementary?
87.4% of students at Enderly Heights 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
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 247
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Buena Vista city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.2%
- Phone
- (540) 261-6151
- Area population (ZIP 24416)
- 9,186
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 24416; 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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