Brookneal Elementary

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Brookneal Elementary ranks 511 th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Brookneal Elementary is a public elementary school in Brookneal, Virginia, serving 411 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Campbell County Public Schools district, which is ranked 52 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 3-star rating.

Brookneal Elementary has a higher percentage of White students (63.02%) compared to nearby schools, as well as a higher percentage of African American students (25.06%). The school's academic performance is strong, with 5th-grade students outperforming the district and state averages in mathematics, 4th-grade students performing well in reading, and 5th-grade students excelling in science. Additionally, Brookneal Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.1, but a high percentage of students (73.97%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

While Brookneal Elementary's academic performance has fluctuated over the years, the school is effectively supporting the academic success of its African American student population, who perform significantly better than the school's White students. Compared to nearby schools, John L. Hurt Elementary and Mount Airy Elementary in the Pittsylvania County Public Schools district generally outperform Brookneal Elementary, while Clays Mill Elementary and Sydnor Jennings Elementary in the Halifax County Public Schools district tend to have lower academic performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

133 Charlotte St.
Brookneal, VA 24528

(434) 376-2042

District: Campbell County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
511^th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,326

Students who attend Brookneal Elementary usually attend:

High:

William Campbell High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Number of students: 426

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.3%

African American:

24.2%

Two or more races:

7.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Brookneal Elementary ranks better than 54.1% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks last among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Campbell County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.94. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.3%), African American (24.2%), two or more races (7.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brookneal Elementary is 14.6. 3 elementary schools in the Campbell County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brookneal Elementary is $7,326, which is the 3^rd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Campbell County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brookneal Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Brookneal Elementary 511^th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Brookneal Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Campbell County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Campbell County Public Schools 52^nd of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Brookneal Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Brookneal Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile
2013	14.26	1059^th	1120	5.4%
2014	26.12	936^th	1110	15.7%
2015	49.62	640^th	1100	41.8%
2016	65.48	382^nd	1096	65.1%
2017	61.16	436^th	1099	60.3%
2018	53.07	582^nd	1097	46.9%
2019	72.51	276^th	1105	75.0%
2021	52.26	558^th	1103	49.4%
2022	45.58	662^nd	1109	40.3%
2023	59.77	480^th	1114	56.9%
2024	57.94	511^th	1114	54.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brookneal Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	65.62	331^st	1036	68.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Brookneal Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	55.41	525^th	1100	52.3%
2024	54.67	541^st	1098	50.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Brookneal Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	60.17	455^th	1093	58.4%
2024	60.44	464^th	1101	57.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Brookneal Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	72.72	124^th	579	78.6%
2024	75.47	120^th	588	79.6%

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Rank History for White students at Brookneal Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	43.78	613^th	984	37.7%
2024	32.97	741^st	979	24.3%

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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.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Brookneal Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	258	154	11	0	0	6	429
2012	254	137	12	0	0	7	410
2013	252	141	10	1	0	3	407
2014	265	140	1	1	0	2	409
2015	243	122	5	1	0	12	383
2016	230	116	8	1	0	16	371
2017	239	111	6	1	0	12	369
2018	242	99	8	1	1	12	363
2019	241	106	4	1	1	13	366
2020	236	101	5	0	1	19	362
2021	250	102	6	0	0	33	391
2022	256	110	10	0	0	35	411
2023	259	103	9	0	1	39	411
2024	278	103	10	2	1	32	426

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Brookneal Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	429	29.0	14.7	0
2012	410	28.7	14.2	n/a
2013	407	27.9	14.5	n/a
2014	409	26.0	15.7	68.7
2015	383	24.0	15.9	67.4
2016	371	22.0	16.8	66
2017	369	23.0	16.0	65.6
2018	363	22.0	16.5	66.1
2019	366	24.0	15.2	70.8
2020	362	22.0	16.4	74
2021	391	21.0	18.6	n/a
2022	411	19.0	21.6	65.2
2023	411	29.0	14.1	74
2024	426	29.0	14.6	78.6

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 Brookneal Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	429	29.0	14.7	0
2012	410	28.7	14.2	n/a
2013	407	27.9	14.5	n/a
2014	409	26.0	15.7	68.7
2015	383	24.0	15.9	67.4
2016	371	22.0	16.8	66
2017	369	23.0	16.0	65.6
2018	363	22.0	16.5	66.1
2019	366	24.0	15.2	70.8
2020	362	22.0	16.4	74
2021	391	21.0	18.6	n/a
2022	411	19.0	21.6	65.2
2023	411	29.0	14.1	74
2024	426	29.0	14.6	78.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Brookneal Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$786 (10.8%)	$6,516 (89.2%)	$7,302
2020	$851 (10.4%)	$7,305 (89.6%)	$8,156
2021	$933 (12.7%)	$6,393 (87.3%)	$7,326

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Brookneal Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 276^th of 1105 Elementary schools	Ranks 480^th of 1114 Elementary schools	18.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Brookneal Elementary)	89	70	19%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Campbell County Public Schools)	86	77.4	8.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	82	69.1	12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Brookneal Elementary)	76	65	11%
3rd Grade English Reading (Campbell County Public Schools)	74	70.6	3.4%
3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)	71	66.1	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Brookneal Elementary)	91	75.9	15.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Campbell County Public Schools)	87	75.5	11.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	83	69.7	13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Brookneal Elementary)	86	68.5	17.5%
4th Grade English Reading (Campbell County Public Schools)	78	75.7	2.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	75	72.7	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Brookneal Elementary)	89	87.8	1.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Campbell County Public Schools)	86	77.3	8.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Science (Brookneal Elementary)	85	75.5	9.5%
5th Grade Science (Campbell County Public Schools)	83	72.4	10.6%
5th Grade Science (Virginia)	79	66	13%
5th Grade English Reading (Brookneal Elementary)	86	73.5	12.5%
5th Grade English Reading (Campbell County Public Schools)	76	72.5	3.5%
5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	78	71.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	366	411	12.3%
African American	106	103	2.8%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	9	125%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	241	259	7.5%
Two or More Races	13	39	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	70.8%	74%	3.2%

Schools Near Brookneal Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Mathematics (2024)			SOL Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)			SOL VA Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Brookneal Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	133 Charlotte St.	Brookneal	24528	Campbell County	Campbell County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 376-2042	426	29	14.6	78.6%	278 (65.3%)	103 (24.2%)	10 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (7.5%)	57.9	511^th of 1114 public elementary schools	54.1%		59.8	480^th of 1114 public elementary schools	56.9%	31	67.2	74.6	85.5	80.0	56.3	76.2	74.6	73.0	$7,326	$933	$6,393
Sydnor Jennings Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1011 Sydnor Jennings Rd	Nathalie	24577	Halifax County	Halifax County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 349-1013	181	17	10.6	98.9%	95 (52.5%)	58 (32.0%)	6 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (12.2%)	25.4	893^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	19.8%		24.7	890^th of 1114 public elementary schools	20.1%	3	69.6	47.8	71.4	50.0	56.5	60.9	53.6	43.5	$10,865	$1,078	$9,787
Phenix Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	400 Red House Road	Phenix	23959	Charlotte County	Charlotte County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 542-5570	226	15	15.0	90.7%	133 (58.8%)	70 (31.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (10.2%)	65.1	424^th of 1114 public elementary schools	61.9%		50.3	607^th of 1114 public elementary schools	45.5%	183	88.2	77.4	70.0	80.0	61.8	83.9	72.5	77.4	$7,889	$1,110	$6,779
Mount Airy Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Mt Airy Elementary Cir	Gretna	24557	Pittsylvania County	Pittsylvania County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 630-1816	142	15	9.4	87.3%	81 (57.0%)	39 (27.5%)	15 (10.6%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.2%)	85	120^th of 1114 public elementary schools	89.2%		68.8	357^th of 1114 public elementary schools	68.0%	237	89.7	95.0	94.4	77.8	89.3	95.0	72.2	89.5	$10,871	$1,605	$9,266
Clays Mill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1011 Clays Mill School Dr	Scottsburg	24589	Halifax County	Halifax County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 476-3022	230	19	11.8	97.8%	151 (65.7%)	59 (25.7%)	14 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	67.2	394^th of 1114 public elementary schools	64.6%		59.3	489^th of 1114 public elementary schools	56.1%	95	76.0	74.2	85.0	85.0	72.0	77.4	65.0	87.1	$11,620	$1,323	$10,297
Meadville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1011 Meadville School Loop	Nathalie	24577	Halifax County	Halifax County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 349-1012	160	13	12.6	101.3%	103 (64.4%)	47 (29.4%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.4%)	60.5	485^th of 1114 public elementary schools	56.5%		63.5	423^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	62.0%	62	85.7		66.7	62.5	82.1	61.1	79.2		$7,962	$775	$7,187
Rustburg Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	201 Village Hwy	Rustburg	24588	Campbell County	Campbell County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 332-5215	442	35	12.8	78.1%	347 (78.5%)	38 (8.6%)	23 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.0%)	63.3	447^th of 1114 public elementary schools	59.9%		45.3	661^st of 1114 public elementary schools	40.7%	214	85.7	80.3	72.5	76.8	66.1	80.3	72.5	67.2	$7,390	$1,229	$6,160
Yellow Branch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	377 Dennis Riddle Dr	Rustburg	24588	Campbell County	Campbell County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 821-1021	560	43	13.1	78.2%	398 (71.1%)	83 (14.8%)	28 (5.0%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (8.2%)	58.6	502^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	54.9%		55.6	543^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	51.3%	41	71.6	66.7	73.7	77.6	67.9	73.3	80.3	72.0	$7,103	$710	$6,394
Altavista Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1003 Lynch Mill Rd	Altavista	24517	Campbell County	Campbell County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 369-5665	521	35	14.8	78.1%	282 (54.1%)	161 (30.9%)	29 (5.6%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (8.1%)	67	397^th of 1114 public elementary schools	64.4%		75.2	263^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	76.4%	134	78.8	80.6	78.3	70.7	70.9	78.9	76.8	79.2	$7,053	$779	$6,274
John L. Hurt Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	315 Prospect Rd	Hurt	24563	Pittsylvania County	Pittsylvania County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 630-1812	253	20	12.6	87.7%	169 (66.8%)	61 (24.1%)	8 (3.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.5%)	89.8	48^th of 1114 public elementary schools	95.7%		83.1	153^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	86.3%	105	84.2	94.4	93.1	96.6	86.8	86.1	96.6	97.2	$9,038	$518	$8,520

Frequently Asked Questions about Brookneal Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Brookneal Elementary?

Students at Brookneal Elementary are 65% White, 24% African American, 8% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Is Brookneal Elementary a good school?

Brookneal Elementary ranks 511^th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Brookneal Elementary in?

Campbell County Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Brookneal Elementary attend?

Students who attend Brookneal Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : William Campbell High

How many students attend Brookneal Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 426 students attended Brookneal Elementary.

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