Summary:
Prince Edward County Public Schools has a single elementary school, Prince Edward Elementary, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 4th grade. Located in central Virginia, the school serves a diverse student population, with a high concentration of economically disadvantaged students. While the school's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally below the state averages, the school faces challenges in terms of resource allocation and funding.
Prince Edward Elementary has a student population that is predominantly African American (51.73%) and White (35.89%), with smaller percentages of Hispanic, Asian, Native American, and Pacific Islander students. The school has an exceptionally high percentage of students (99.75%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant economically disadvantaged population. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the school's academic challenges, as its proficiency rates in mathematics and English reading for grades 3 and 4 are consistently below the state averages.
Despite the school's academic struggles, it faces resource constraints, with per-student spending of $8,686, which is below the state average, and a student-teacher ratio of 13.6, slightly higher than the state average. These resource limitations may hinder the school's ability to provide the necessary support and attention to its students. Prince Edward County Public Schools may need to explore ways to increase funding and allocate resources more effectively to support the educational needs of the students at Prince Edward Elementary.
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