Tye River Elementary

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Tye River Elementary ranks 638 th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Tye River Elementary is a public elementary school in Arrington, Virginia, serving 355 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Nelson County Public Schools district, which is ranked 47 out of 130 districts in the state.

Tye River Elementary has a higher percentage of White students (69.86%) compared to nearby schools, and it performs particularly well for its African American student population, ranking 148 out of 579 Virginia elementary schools in 2022-2023 with a 4-star rating. However, the school's overall performance has been variable, ranging from a 3-star rating in 2022-2023 to a 1-star rating in 2020-2021. While Tye River Elementary generally outperforms the district and state in mathematics and science proficiency, its reading proficiency lags behind, especially in the upper grades.

Tye River Elementary faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with 78.87% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. The school has seen an increase in spending per student, from $10,362 in 2018-2019 to $12,449 in 2020-2021, and maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio. Compared to nearby schools, Tye River Elementary outperforms Rockfish River Elementary, but lags behind the Amherst County Public Schools district schools, such as Amherst Elementary and Temperance Elementary, in overall academic performance and school rankings.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

5198 Thomas Nelson Hwy
Arrington, VA 22922

(434) 263-8960

District: Nelson County Public Schools

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,449

Students who attend Tye River Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Nelson Middle
High:	Nelson County High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 359

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.1%

African American:

16.2%

Hispanic:

12.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 82.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tye River Elementary ranks worse than 57.3% of elementary schools in Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.27. (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 Student population at Tye River Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (67.1%), African American (16.2%), Hispanic (12.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 82.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tye River Elementary is 13.8. (See more...)

Compare Tye River Elementary employs 26 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tye River Elementary is $12,449.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tye River Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Tye River Elementary 638^th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Tye River Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Nelson County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Nelson County Public Schools 47^th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Tye River Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Tye River Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile
2005	32.91	835^th	1062	21.4%
2006	42.44	730^th	1071	31.8%
2007	34.00	853^rd	1083	21.2%
2008	37.63	785^th	1081	27.4%
2009	32.15	896^th	1082	17.2%
2010	46.67	706^th	1113	36.6%
2011	42.13	760^th	1117	32.0%
2012	29.74	943^rd	1117	15.6%
2013	45.80	666^th	1120	40.5%
2014	33.06	854^th	1110	23.1%
2015	13.93	1035^th	1100	5.9%
2016	19.63	985^th	1096	10.1%
2017	18.63	988^th	1099	10.1%
2018	27.58	896^th	1097	18.3%
2019	44.64	695^th	1105	37.1%
2021	20.35	902^nd	1103	18.2%
2022	45.63	661^st	1109	40.4%
2023	57.66	513^th	1114	53.9%
2024	48.27	638^th	1114	42.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tye River Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	54.50	498^th	1036	51.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Tye River Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	58.39	482^nd	1100	56.2%
2024	54.27	547^th	1098	50.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Tye River Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.67	514^th	1093	53.0%
2024	41.24	715^th	1101	35.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Tye River Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	69.80	148^th	579	74.4%

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Rank History for White students at Tye River Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	37.70	688^th	984	30.1%
2024	33.35	737^th	979	24.7%

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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 Tye River Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	394	176	1	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	596
1996	394	176	1	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	596
1997	386	154	2	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	569
1998	397	164	3	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	583
1999	404	151	2	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	576
2000	426	155	1	18	0	n/a	n/a	-4	596
2001	396	159	1	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	575
2002	420	159	0	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	606
2003	420	159	0	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	606
2004	349	124	0	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	498
2005	370	120	0	20	0	n/a	n/a	3	513
2006	376	125	1	22	0	n/a	n/a	4	528
2007	364	130	1	28	0	n/a	n/a	1	524
2008	367	121	2	31	0	n/a	n/a	5	526
2009	364	112	3	29	0	n/a	n/a	2	510
2010	348	114	3	24	0	n/a	n/a	5	494
2011	335	90	4	42	0	1	31	0	503
2012	345	91	4	39	0	0	28	0	507
2013	347	89	6	32	1	0	27	0	502
2014	353	86	3	30	1	0	18	0	491
2015	340	88	3	34	1	0	14	0	480
2016	352	91	4	35	3	0	17	0	502
2017	326	84	3	32	3	0	12	0	460
2018	329	87	2	28	2	0	7	0	455
2019	299	84	2	30	3	1	8	0	427
2020	277	79	2	29	2	1	8	0	398
2021	248	67	2	30	2	1	11	0	361
2022	238	64	2	31	0	0	13	0	348
2023	248	57	2	36	0	0	12	0	355
2024	241	58	1	46	0	1	12	0	359

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 Tye River Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	596	n/a	0.0	41.8
1996	596	n/a	0.0	41.8
1997	569	n/a	0.0	38.5
1998	583	n/a	0.0	38.8
1999	576	39.0	14.8	52.3
2000	596	n/a	0.0	46
2001	575	40.0	14.4	47.3
2002	606	50.0	12.1	51.2
2003	606	50.0	12.1	51.2
2004	498	43.0	11.6	50.4
2005	513	41.0	12.5	52.5
2006	528	42.0	12.6	52.1
2007	524	42.9	12.2	52.4
2008	526	31.6	16.6	57.8
2009	510	32.6	15.6	59.4
2010	494	31.5	15.6	56.4
2011	503	29.5	17.0	58.4
2012	507	33.8	14.9	58.4
2013	502	36.1	13.8	55.4
2014	491	33.9	14.4	56.6
2015	480	33.0	14.5	57.5
2016	502	33.0	15.2	60.8
2017	460	33.9	13.5	60.2
2018	455	33.9	13.3	59.8
2019	427	31.9	13.3	61.6
2020	398	29.9	13.2	59
2021	361	29.9	12.0	n/a
2022	348	28.9	12.0	67.5
2023	355	27.0	13.1	78.9
2024	359	26.0	13.8	82.7

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 Tye River Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	596	n/a	0.0	41.8
1996	596	n/a	0.0	41.8
1997	569	n/a	0.0	38.5
1998	583	n/a	0.0	38.8
1999	576	39.0	14.8	52.3
2000	596	n/a	0.0	46
2001	575	40.0	14.4	47.3
2002	606	50.0	12.1	51.2
2003	606	50.0	12.1	51.2
2004	498	43.0	11.6	50.4
2005	513	41.0	12.5	52.5
2006	528	42.0	12.6	52.1
2007	524	42.9	12.2	52.4
2008	526	31.6	16.6	57.8
2009	510	32.6	15.6	59.4
2010	494	31.5	15.6	56.4
2011	503	29.5	17.0	58.4
2012	507	33.8	14.9	58.4
2013	502	36.1	13.8	55.4
2014	491	33.9	14.4	56.6
2015	480	33.0	14.5	57.5
2016	502	33.0	15.2	60.8
2017	460	33.9	13.5	60.2
2018	455	33.9	13.3	59.8
2019	427	31.9	13.3	61.6
2020	398	29.9	13.2	59
2021	361	29.9	12.0	n/a
2022	348	28.9	12.0	67.5
2023	355	27.0	13.1	78.9
2024	359	26.0	13.8	82.7

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 Tye River Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$927 (8.9%)	$9,434 (91.0%)	$10,362
2020	$986 (9.1%)	$9,826 (90.9%)	$10,812
2021	$1,132 (9.1%)	$11,317 (90.9%)	$12,449

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tye River 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 695^th of 1105 Elementary schools	Ranks 513^th of 1114 Elementary schools	16.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tye River Elementary)	89	66.1	22.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nelson County Public Schools)	89	69.8	19.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	82	69.1	12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Tye River Elementary)	54	66.1	12.1%
3rd Grade English Reading (Nelson County Public Schools)	59	65.6	6.6%
3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)	71	66.1	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tye River Elementary)	83	73.6	9.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nelson County Public Schools)	87	72.8	14.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	83	69.7	13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Tye River Elementary)	70	66	4%
4th Grade English Reading (Nelson County Public Schools)	76	67.9	8.1%
4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	75	72.7	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tye River Elementary)	84	75.4	8.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nelson County Public Schools)	86	79.2	6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Science (Tye River Elementary)	84	72.5	11.5%
5th Grade Science (Nelson County Public Schools)	85	75.6	9.4%
5th Grade Science (Virginia)	79	66	13%
5th Grade English Reading (Tye River Elementary)	68	75.4	7.4%
5th Grade English Reading (Nelson County Public Schools)	73	75	2%
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	427	355	16.9%
African American	84	57	32.1%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	30	36	20%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	299	248	17.1%
Two or More Races	8	12	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.6%	78.9%	17.3%

Schools Near Tye River 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
Tye River Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5198 Thomas Nelson Hwy	Arrington	22922	Nelson County	Nelson County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 263-8960	359	26	13.8	82.7%	241 (67.1%)	58 (16.2%)	46 (12.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.3%)	48.3	638^th of 1114 public elementary schools	42.7%		57.7	513^th of 1114 public elementary schools	53.9%	125	84.4	65.6	74.1	65.5	71.1	60.0	64.9	70.0	$12,449	$1,132	$11,317
Temperance Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1981 Lowesville Rd	Amherst	24521	Amherst County	Amherst County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 946-2811	102	8	13.6	80.4%	88 (86.3%)	7 (6.9%)	4 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)	72.5	318^th of 1114 public elementary schools	71.5%		65.8	403^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	63.8%	85	87.5	76.9	79.0	79.0	81.3	69.2	79.0	84.6	$9,648	$353	$9,295
Amherst Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	156 Davis St	Amherst	24521	Amherst County	Amherst County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 946-9704	267	20	13.3	79.4%	162 (60.7%)	51 (19.1%)	24 (9.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (10.5%)	55.8	540^th of 1114 public elementary schools	51.5%		56.8	523^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	53.1%	17	77.8	63.8	64.3	69.1	80.0	80.9	73.8	66.0	$9,385	$735	$8,650
Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	575 Union Hill Rd	Amherst	24521	Amherst County	Amherst County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 946-9700	323	27	11.9	81.1%	178 (55.1%)	63 (19.5%)	20 (6.2%)	3 (0.9%)	10 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (15.2%)	26.7	880^th of 1114 public elementary schools	21.0%		34.2	798^th of 1114 public elementary schools	28.4%	82	78.4	48.6	35.7	54.8	70.3	71.4	42.9	34.3	$8,399	$1,107	$7,293
Rockfish River Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Chapel Hollow Rd	Afton	22920	Nelson County	Nelson County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 361-1791	292	23	12.9	80.8%	210 (71.9%)	17 (5.8%)	52 (17.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.1%)	55.6	545^th of 1114 public elementary schools	51.1%		68.4	364^th of 1114 public elementary schools	67.3%	181	72.9	72.1	75.0	71.9	62.5	74.4	75.0	72.1	$12,684	$624	$12,061

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