Edward G. Clymore Elementary

Summary:

Edward G. Clymore Elementary is a public elementary school in Fort Defiance, Virginia, serving 775 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Augusta County Public Schools district.

The school has a predominantly white student population, with 78.19% of students identifying as white, higher than the state average. Academically, the school has shown mixed performance, performing above the state and district averages in 3rd and 4th grade math, but below in 5th grade math and science, as well as reading across all grade levels. The school's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, from 431 out of 1,103 Virginia elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 783 out of 1,114 in 2023-2024. While the school has a relatively high per-student spending of $10,206, this does not seem to translate into improved academic outcomes.

Compared to other elementary schools in the Augusta County Public Schools district, Edward G. Clymore Elementary generally performs on par or slightly below the district averages. However, it lags behind higher-performing schools in the district, such as Cassell Elementary and Churchville Elementary, which consistently outperform the state and district averages. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 49.29%, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-income families, which may contribute to the school's academic challenges.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 184 Fort Defiance Rd
       Fort Defiance, VA  24437


(540) 245-5043

District: Augusta County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
783rd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,206 Help


Students who attend Edward G. Clymore Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    S. Gordon Stewart Middle
High:    Fort Defiance High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  776

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.6%
Hispanic:
13.0%
Two or more races:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.6% Help


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Compare Details Edward G. Clymore Elementary ranks worse than 70.3% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 7th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Augusta County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.68. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Edward G. Clymore Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Augusta County Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (77.6%), Hispanic (13%), two or more races (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Augusta County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edward G. Clymore Elementary is 15.8. 6 elementary schools in the Augusta County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edward G. Clymore Elementary is $10,206, which is the 4th highest among 9 elementary schools in the Augusta County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Edward G. Clymore Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Edward G. Clymore Elementary 783rd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Edward G. Clymore Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Augusta County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Augusta County Public Schools 64th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Edward G. Clymore Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Edward G. Clymore Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 80.64 128th 1062 87.9%
2006 61.86 411th 1071 61.6%
2007 65.74 359th 1083 66.9%
2008 58.75 464th 1081 57.1%
2009 45.94 684th 1082 36.8%
2010 50.33 638th 1113 42.7%
2011 24.98 992nd 1117 11.2%
2012 30.75 932nd 1117 16.6%
2013 52.18 571st 1120 49.0%
2014 49.85 606th 1110 45.4%
2015 57.01 532nd 1100 51.6%
2016 57.59 505th 1096 53.9%
2017 60.57 452nd 1099 58.9%
2018 48.35 650th 1097 40.7%
2019 52.44 599th 1105 45.8%
2021 62.41 431st 1103 60.9%
2022 48.92 617th 1109 44.4%
2023 43.89 678th 1114 39.1%
2024 34.68 783rd 1114 29.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Edward G. Clymore Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 33.26 763rd 1036 26.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Edward G. Clymore Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.32 617th 1100 43.9%
2024 31.06 822nd 1098 25.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Edward G. Clymore Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 2.70 348th 355 2.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Edward G. Clymore Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.96 718th 1093 34.3%
2024 39.07 740th 1101 32.8%
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Rank History for White students at Edward G. Clymore Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.03 852nd 984 13.4%
2024 16.62 890th 979 9.1%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Edward G. Clymore Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 649 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 652
1996 649 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 652
1997 652 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 658
1998 675 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 681
1999 707 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 713
2000 622 4 0 4 0 n/a n/a -4 626
2001 602 6 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 619
2002 592 5 3 19 0 n/a n/a 0 619
2003 592 5 3 19 0 n/a n/a 0 619
2004 644 8 3 32 0 n/a n/a 0 687
2005 659 7 3 40 0 n/a n/a 0 709
2006 658 8 3 51 0 n/a n/a 1 721
2007 627 12 3 58 1 n/a n/a 2 703
2008 630 10 5 67 1 n/a n/a 9 722
2009 638 12 5 62 1 n/a n/a 2 720
2010 609 16 4 62 1 n/a n/a 0 692
2011 618 10 3 63 0 0 5 0 699
2012 600 6 3 42 0 0 3 0 654
2013 596 4 2 49 1 0 3 0 655
2014 587 7 2 53 1 0 7 0 657
2015 580 7 1 47 1 0 4 0 640
2016 562 4 1 43 1 0 3 0 614
2017 535 7 2 46 0 0 13 0 603
2018 696 17 6 46 1 0 31 0 797
2019 678 14 5 49 1 0 32 0 779
2020 674 20 6 61 0 0 34 0 795
2021 614 16 4 73 0 0 37 0 744
2022 584 19 3 83 0 0 40 0 729
2023 606 26 4 97 0 0 42 0 775
2024 602 25 5 101 1 0 42 0 776

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Edward G. Clymore Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 652 n/a 0.0 14.6
1996 652 n/a 0.0 14.6
1997 658 n/a 0.0 14.9
1998 681 n/a 0.0 15.9
1999 713 44.0 16.2 20.2
2000 626 n/a 0.0 18.3
2001 619 41.0 15.1 19.9
2002 619 42.0 14.7 24.6
2003 619 42.0 14.7 24.6
2004 687 45.0 15.3 28.2
2005 709 43.0 16.5 33.6
2006 721 46.0 15.7 30
2007 703 53.0 13.3 32.5
2008 722 43.0 16.8 35.2
2009 720 43.0 16.7 35.4
2010 692 41.0 16.8 42.2
2011 699 40.2 17.3 42.1
2012 654 43.7 14.9 42.8
2013 655 44.1 14.8 45.3
2014 657 39.6 16.5 42.6
2015 640 38.0 16.8 43.1
2016 614 34.0 18.0 42.3
2017 603 37.5 16.0 40.3
2018 797 46.5 17.1 46.4
2019 779 44.9 17.3 43
2020 795 45.3 17.5 41.3
2021 744 41.9 17.7 n/a
2022 729 43.0 16.9 45
2023 775 48.0 16.1 49.3
2024 776 49.0 15.8 65.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Edward G. Clymore Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 652 n/a 0.0 14.6
1996 652 n/a 0.0 14.6
1997 658 n/a 0.0 14.9
1998 681 n/a 0.0 15.9
1999 713 44.0 16.2 20.2
2000 626 n/a 0.0 18.3
2001 619 41.0 15.1 19.9
2002 619 42.0 14.7 24.6
2003 619 42.0 14.7 24.6
2004 687 45.0 15.3 28.2
2005 709 43.0 16.5 33.6
2006 721 46.0 15.7 30
2007 703 53.0 13.3 32.5
2008 722 43.0 16.8 35.2
2009 720 43.0 16.7 35.4
2010 692 41.0 16.8 42.2
2011 699 40.2 17.3 42.1
2012 654 43.7 14.9 42.8
2013 655 44.1 14.8 45.3
2014 657 39.6 16.5 42.6
2015 640 38.0 16.8 43.1
2016 614 34.0 18.0 42.3
2017 603 37.5 16.0 40.3
2018 797 46.5 17.1 46.4
2019 779 44.9 17.3 43
2020 795 45.3 17.5 41.3
2021 744 41.9 17.7 n/a
2022 729 43.0 16.9 45
2023 775 48.0 16.1 49.3
2024 776 49.0 15.8 65.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Edward G. Clymore Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $598 (6.5%) $8,569 (93.5%) $9,167
2020 $509 (5.6%) $8,632 (94.4%) $9,141
2021 $1,008 (9.9%) $9,198 (90.1%) $10,206

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Edward G. Clymore Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 599th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 678th of 1114 Elementary schools
 6.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Edward G. Clymore Elementary)8584.3
 0.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Augusta County Public Schools)8373.1
 9.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Edward G. Clymore Elementary)6268.5
 6.5%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Augusta County Public Schools)6664.2
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Edward G. Clymore Elementary)8962.6
 26.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Augusta County Public Schools)8469.4
 14.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Edward G. Clymore Elementary)7764.2
 12.9%
   4th Grade English Reading (Augusta County Public Schools)7469.3
 4.7%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Edward G. Clymore Elementary)8266.4
 15.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Augusta County Public Schools)8167.3
 13.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Edward G. Clymore Elementary)8360.6
 22.4%
   5th Grade Science (Augusta County Public Schools)7763.6
 13.4%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Edward G. Clymore Elementary)7565.7
 9.3%
   5th Grade English Reading (Augusta County Public Schools)7669.6
 6.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students779775
 0.5%
African American1426
 85.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian54
 20%
Hispanic4997
 98%
Pacific Islander00
White678606
 10.6%
Two or More Races3242
 31.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43%49.3%
 6.3%


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Students who attend Edward G. Clymore Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : S. Gordon Stewart Middle
High : Fort Defiance High

Students at Edward G. Clymore Elementary are 78% White, 13% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Edward G. Clymore Elementary ranks 783rd of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 776 students attended Edward G. Clymore Elementary.


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