Very Good
#444 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 24% in state
St. Charles Elementary
Elementary School · Lee County Public Schools · St. Charles, VA
A Lee County Public Schools elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2434 St. Charles Road, St. Charles, VA 24282
- Math 78% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 86% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at St. Charles Elementary score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 82% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (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 31 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where St. Charles 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 9Car-Dependent
- County Safety: Elevated1,107/100K
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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)
College educated
0%
Homeownership
84.7%
Poverty rate
60.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24282; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Lee County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dryden ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–4 | Not available | 255 | Compare → |
| Elk Knob ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–4 | Not available | 308 | Compare → |
| Flatwoods ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–4 | Not available | 333 | Compare → |
| Rose Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–4 | Not available | 242 | 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.
Lee County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #4 of 10
- District spending per student
- $15,131NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
St. Charles Elementary is listed in Lee County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St. Charles Elementary
St. Charles Elementary is a public elementary school in St. Charles, VA, part of Lee County Public Schools, serving approximately 111 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #444 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St. Charles Elementary
What grades does St. Charles Elementary serve?
St. Charles Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend St. Charles Elementary?
St. Charles Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 111 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Charles Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Charles Elementary is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does St. Charles Elementary rank in VA?
St. Charles Elementary ranks #444 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is St. Charles Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
St. Charles Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 St. Charles Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St. Charles Elementary has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is St. Charles Elementary a charter school?
No, St. Charles Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is St. Charles Elementary a Title I school?
No, St. Charles Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St. Charles Elementary?
77.5% of students at St. Charles 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 111
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.1%
- Phone
- (276) 383-4531
- Area population (ZIP 24282)
- 796
- Area median age
- 36
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 24282; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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