Serving 481 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ball's Bluff Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 481 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ball's Bluff Elementary School's student population of 481 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
481 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ball's Bluff Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ball's Bluff Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#990 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
25%
18%
Black
10%
22%
White
50%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ball's Bluff Elementary School's ranking?
Ball's Bluff Elementary School is ranked #990 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Ball's Bluff Elementary School?
481 students attend Ball's Bluff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Ball's Bluff Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ball's Bluff Elementary School?
Ball's Bluff Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ball's Bluff Elementary School offer ?
Ball's Bluff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ball's Bluff Elementary School part of?
Ball's Bluff Elementary School is part of Loudoun Co PBLC Schs School District.
School Reviews
5 11/24/2023
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