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#1000 of 1,851 schools in VA
Joseph Van Pelt Elementary
Elementary School · Bristol City Public Schools · Bristol, VA
A Bristol City Public Schools elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
350 Spring Hill Terrace, Bristol, VA 24201
- Math 67% proficient (2021)
- Reading 72% proficient (2021)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joseph Van Pelt Elementary score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 70% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 75% (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
96.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Joseph Van Pelt 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,481/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bristol), 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
$43,591
Median home value
$160,700
Median rent
$763/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
61.4%
Poverty rate
19.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Point ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 568 | Compare → |
| Highland View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 164 | Compare → |
| Washington-lee ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 219 | Compare → |
| St Annes SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–8 | 2.4 mi | 114 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bristol City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,722NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Joseph Van Pelt Elementary is listed in Bristol City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joseph Van Pelt Elementary
Joseph Van Pelt Elementary is a public elementary school in Bristol, VA, part of Bristol City Public Schools, serving approximately 425 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,000 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joseph Van Pelt Elementary
What grades does Joseph Van Pelt Elementary serve?
Joseph Van Pelt Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Joseph Van Pelt Elementary?
Joseph Van Pelt Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 425 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph Van Pelt Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph Van Pelt 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 Joseph Van Pelt Elementary rank in VA?
Joseph Van Pelt Elementary ranks #1,000 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Joseph Van Pelt Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Joseph Van Pelt Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Joseph Van Pelt Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joseph Van Pelt Elementary has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Joseph Van Pelt Elementary a charter school?
No, Joseph Van Pelt Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joseph Van Pelt Elementary a Title I school?
No, Joseph Van Pelt Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joseph Van Pelt Elementary?
96.9% of students at Joseph Van Pelt 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
- 425
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Bristol city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.5%
- Phone
- (276) 821-5770
- Area population (ZIP 24201)
- 16,039
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 24201; 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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