Sheffey Elementary

Summary:

Sheffey Elementary is a public elementary school in Wytheville, Virginia, serving 243 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Wythe County Public Schools district, which is ranked 13th out of 130 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sheffey Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (96.71%) compared to the state average, and a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 74.07% receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite these demographics, the school has shown strong academic performance, with several grades and subjects exceeding the state and district averages in SOL (Standards of Learning) test scores. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 4th-grade students achieved 90.32% proficiency in English Reading, outperforming the state and district averages.

Sheffey Elementary's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly below the nearby Wythe County Public Schools district schools, such as Rural Retreat Elementary and Speedwell Elementary. However, it outperforms the more distant schools in other districts, such as Galax Elementary and Bland County Elementary. Additionally, Sheffey Elementary's female students have consistently outperformed their male counterparts, and the school's low socioeconomic status students have performed exceptionally well, ranking in the top 6% of Virginia elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 621 Piney Mt. Rd
       Wytheville, VA  24382


(276) 699-1771

District: Wythe County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
313th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,821 Help


Students who attend Sheffey Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Fort Chiswell Middle
High:    Fort Chiswell High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  221

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.0%
Two or more races:
3.2%
Hispanic:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.9% Help


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Compare Details Sheffey Elementary ranks better than 71.9% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 2nd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Wythe County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.8. (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 Racial makeup is: White (95%), two or more races (3.2%), Hispanic (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sheffey Elementary is 10.5, which is the 2nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Wythe County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sheffey Elementary is $6,821, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Wythe County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sheffey Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sheffey Elementary 313th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Sheffey Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Wythe County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wythe County Public Schools 13th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sheffey Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sheffey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 38.89 758th 1062 28.6%
2006 55.44 510th 1071 52.4%
2007 49.43 605th 1083 44.1%
2008 62.32 401st 1081 62.9%
2009 52.45 554th 1082 48.8%
2010 60.09 445th 1113 60.0%
2011 52.95 582nd 1117 47.9%
2012 55.69 523rd 1117 53.2%
2013 44.00 703rd 1120 37.2%
2014 55.50 518th 1110 53.3%
2015 44.57 709th 1100 35.5%
2016 85.56 67th 1096 93.9%
2017 85.51 77th 1099 93.0%
2018 92.67 10th 1097 99.1%
2019 84.78 92nd 1105 91.7%
2021 66.03 390th 1103 64.6%
2022 70.21 351st 1109 68.3%
2023 57.90 510th 1114 54.2%
2024 72.80 313th 1114 71.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sheffey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 85.05 66th 1036 93.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Sheffey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.62 354th 1100 67.8%
2024 75.00 261st 1098 76.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Sheffey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.04 550th 1093 49.7%
2024 65.36 403rd 1101 63.4%
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Rank History for White students at Sheffey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.82 720th 984 26.8%
2024 51.47 538th 979 45.0%
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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 Sheffey Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 265 265
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 266 266
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 259 259
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 267 267
1993 268 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 274
1994 265 10 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1995 267 12 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1996 267 12 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1997 276 13 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1998 289 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1999 311 9 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2000 315 10 1 2 0 n/a n/a -4 324
2001 318 11 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2002 238 6 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 246
2003 238 6 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 246
2004 226 6 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 234
2005 224 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2006 201 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 209
2007 224 11 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2008 265 7 1 2 0 n/a n/a 1 276
2009 285 4 1 3 0 n/a n/a 2 295
2010 291 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 297
2011 279 1 0 5 0 0 1 0 286
2012 287 3 0 5 0 0 1 0 296
2013 299 4 0 5 0 1 0 0 309
2014 276 2 0 5 0 1 0 0 284
2015 270 3 0 3 0 1 0 0 277
2016 262 1 0 2 0 1 0 0 266
2017 242 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 244
2018 249 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 251
2019 257 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 260
2020 242 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 247
2021 232 2 0 3 0 0 2 0 239
2022 244 1 0 3 0 0 3 0 251
2023 235 1 0 1 0 1 5 0 243
2024 210 0 0 3 0 1 7 0 221

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 Sheffey Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 265 19.2 13.8 n/a
1990 266 18.1 14.6 n/a
1991 259 18.7 13.8 n/a
1992 267 19.0 14.0 n/a
1993 274 19.7 13.9 n/a
1994 276 15.6 n/a 28.6
1995 279 n/a 0.0 29.4
1996 279 n/a 0.0 29.4
1997 289 n/a 0.0 31.1
1998 297 n/a 0.0 26.9
1999 322 21.0 15.3 34.8
2000 324 n/a 0.0 35.1
2001 332 39.9 8.3 39.5
2002 246 22.0 11.2 44.3
2003 246 22.0 11.2 44.3
2004 234 22.0 10.6 50.9
2005 232 21.0 11.0 53.4
2006 209 21.0 10.0 58.9
2007 235 23.8 9.9 44.3
2008 276 18.7 14.8 45.8
2009 295 19.7 15.0 40.3
2010 297 19.6 15.1 49.8
2011 286 19.6 14.5 48.3
2012 296 15.6 18.8 57.8
2013 309 15.6 19.7 59.9
2014 284 17.3 16.3 58.8
2015 277 18.0 15.3 55.2
2016 266 17.0 15.6 53.8
2017 244 16.7 14.5 51.2
2018 251 16.6 15.0 54.2
2019 260 15.0 17.3 56.2
2020 247 15.0 16.3 54.7
2021 239 15.6 15.2 n/a
2022 251 15.0 16.6 53.8
2023 243 18.2 13.3 74.1
2024 221 20.9 10.5 76.9

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 Sheffey Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 265 19.2 13.8 n/a
1990 266 18.1 14.6 n/a
1991 259 18.7 13.8 n/a
1992 267 19.0 14.0 n/a
1993 274 19.7 13.9 n/a
1994 276 15.6 n/a 28.6
1995 279 n/a 0.0 29.4
1996 279 n/a 0.0 29.4
1997 289 n/a 0.0 31.1
1998 297 n/a 0.0 26.9
1999 322 21.0 15.3 34.8
2000 324 n/a 0.0 35.1
2001 332 39.9 8.3 39.5
2002 246 22.0 11.2 44.3
2003 246 22.0 11.2 44.3
2004 234 22.0 10.6 50.9
2005 232 21.0 11.0 53.4
2006 209 21.0 10.0 58.9
2007 235 23.8 9.9 44.3
2008 276 18.7 14.8 45.8
2009 295 19.7 15.0 40.3
2010 297 19.6 15.1 49.8
2011 286 19.6 14.5 48.3
2012 296 15.6 18.8 57.8
2013 309 15.6 19.7 59.9
2014 284 17.3 16.3 58.8
2015 277 18.0 15.3 55.2
2016 266 17.0 15.6 53.8
2017 244 16.7 14.5 51.2
2018 251 16.6 15.0 54.2
2019 260 15.0 17.3 56.2
2020 247 15.0 16.3 54.7
2021 239 15.6 15.2 n/a
2022 251 15.0 16.6 53.8
2023 243 18.2 13.3 74.1
2024 221 20.9 10.5 76.9

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 Sheffey Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $850 (13.7%) $5,351 (86.3%) $6,201
2020 $777 (12.3%) $5,558 (87.7%) $6,334
2021 $796 (11.7%) $6,025 (88.3%) $6,821

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sheffey Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 92nd of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 510th of 1114 Elementary schools
 37.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sheffey Elementary)9385.7
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wythe County Public Schools)9082.2
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Sheffey Elementary)9867.9
 30.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Wythe County Public Schools)8569.9
 15.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sheffey Elementary)10075.6
 24.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wythe County Public Schools)9180.7
 10.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Sheffey Elementary)8380.5
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Reading (Wythe County Public Schools)7977.2
 1.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sheffey Elementary)9460.5
 33.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wythe County Public Schools)9175.8
 15.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Sheffey Elementary)8953.5
 35.5%
   5th Grade Science (Wythe County Public Schools)9268.5
 23.5%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Sheffey Elementary)9174.4
 16.6%
   5th Grade English Reading (Wythe County Public Schools)8977.8
 11.2%
   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 Students260243
 6.5%
African American21
 50%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander11
White257235
 8.6%
Two or More Races05
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.2%74.1%
 17.9%


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Students at Sheffey Elementary are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 221 students attended Sheffey Elementary.

Students who attend Sheffey Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fort Chiswell Middle
High : Fort Chiswell High

Sheffey Elementary ranks 313th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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