Ervinton Elementary

Ervinton Elementary is a public elementary school in Nora, Virginia, serving 113 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Dickenson County Public Schools district, which is ranked 63 out of 131 school districts in the state.

While Ervinton Elementary has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking and rating in recent years, dropping from a 5-star rating and ranking of 72 out of 1,099 Virginia elementary schools in 2016-2017 to a 2-star rating and ranking of 651 out of 1,114 schools in the most recent year, the school stands out in several ways. It has a much higher percentage of white students, ranging from 95.8% to 98.23% over the past three years, compared to the more diverse student populations of nearby schools like Sandlick Elementary and Clintwood Elementary. Additionally, Ervinton Elementary has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 80.42% to 91.15% over the past three years, significantly higher than the surrounding schools.

Academically, Ervinton Elementary's student performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests is generally lower than the Dickenson County Public Schools district average and the state average across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, the school's 3rd-grade math and reading proficiency rates were around 68%, compared to the district's 85.95% and 78.51% respectively, and the state's 69.1% and 66.12%. However, the school does have a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.6 to 8.8 over the past three years, which could be a potential strength in providing more individualized attention and support for students.