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Chincoteague Elementary

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Chincoteague Elementary ranks 734 th of 1110 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

734^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,110 Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 34% of Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Chincoteague Elementary is a public elementary school in Chincoteague, Virginia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 226 students. The school is part of the Accomack County Public Schools district, which is ranked 84 out of 129 school districts in Virginia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chincoteague Elementary has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 339 out of 1105 Virginia elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 789 out of 1109 in 2021-2022. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also varied, ranging from 1 star to 3 stars out of 5. Compared to nearby schools like Metompkin Elementary and Kegotank Elementary, Chincoteague Elementary generally performs better, with higher rankings and ratings.

Chincoteague Elementary's student performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests is mixed compared to the district and state averages. In 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics, Science, and English Reading are higher than the district averages but lower than the state averages. However, in some previous years, Chincoteague Elementary has outperformed the district and state in certain subject areas. The school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as female, male, and white students, has also fluctuated over the years, indicating potential achievement gaps that need to be addressed. Additionally, the school has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, which may be contributing to the inconsistencies in academic performance.

241

Students ?

12.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,991

Per pupil spending ?

99.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6078 Hallie Whealton Smith Dr
Chincoteague, VA 23336

(757) 336-5545

District: Accomack County Public Schools

Students who attend Chincoteague Elementary usually attend:

High:

Chincoteague High

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.7%

African American:

17.8%

Hispanic:

3.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 29th percentile in 2022 → 34th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 34th (2025) from a 29th-percentile low (2022)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Virginia average (65% vs 71% meeting standards)

!VA Studies scores 13 pts below the Virginia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school65%

District avg58%

Virginia avg71%

734^th of 1,110

Virginia public elementary schools ?

Bottom 34%▼ down 23 pts since 2015

From top 43% (2015) to bottom 34% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 5Elementary Schools in the Accomack County Public Schools

84^th of 129Accomack County Public Schools among Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	38.4	734 of 1110	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	58.1	510 of 1114	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.8	497 of 1114	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	34.7	789 of 1109	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	55.6	520 of 1103	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	69.3	339 of 1105	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.8	547 of 1097	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	62.1	426 of 1099	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	57.6	506 of 1096	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	59.8	474 of 1100	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	62.3	406 of 1110	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	76.3	203 of 1120	81.9%	★★★★☆
2012	53.0	576 of 1117	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	53.6	568 of 1117	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	52.4	596 of 1113	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2009	49.0	630 of 1082	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2008	56.1	511 of 1081	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2007	68.0	320 of 1083	70.5%	★★★★☆
2006	61.5	417 of 1071	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2005	74.6	205 of 1062	80.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	36.8	756 of 1096	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	50.6	607 of 1098	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	55.0	531 of 1100	51.7%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	43.0	633 of 1046	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	76.3	170 of 1036	83.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	40.3	718 of 1093	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	68.5	354 of 1101	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.0	460 of 1093	57.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	28.0	779 of 973	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	48.8	575 of 979	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.9	612 of 984	37.8%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)39th percentile+6 vs school

Male (2025)34th percentile~ school

Female (2025)31st percentile-3 vs school

White (2025)20th percentile-14 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2024-2025) ?

Science71%~ state avg

Mathematics66%-6 vs state

English Reading64%-6 vs state

VA Studies56%-13 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, September 5, 2024

Great school. Most of the teachers care. Excellent principal. Close Quote

Schools Near Chincoteague Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SOL Mathematics (2025)			SOL Science (2025)	SOL English Reading (2025)			SOL VA Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
Chincoteague Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6078 Hallie Whealton Smith Dr	Chincoteague	23336	Accomack County	Accomack County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 336-5545	241	20	12.3	99.2%	180 (74.7%)	43 (17.8%)	9 (3.7%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)	38.4	734^th of 1110 public elementary schools	33.9%		58.1	510^th of 1114 public elementary schools	54.2%	224	57.9	66.7	73.7	71.1	47.4	69.4	76.3	55.6	$11,991	$1,077	$10,913
Kegotank Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13300 Lankford Highway	Mappsville	23407	Accomack County	Accomack County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 824-4756	501	35	14.3	98.0%	141 (28.1%)	188 (37.5%)	150 (29.9%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.6%)	7	1053^rd of 1110 public elementary schools	5.1%		7.5	1054^th of 1114 public elementary schools	5.4%	1	54.3	40.0	29.9	33.8	47.5	56.5	49.4	40.0	$11,028	$2,160	$8,869
Metompkin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	24501 Parksley Rd	Parksley	23421	Accomack County	Accomack County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 665-1299	435	30	14.5	101.1%	62 (14.3%)	200 (46.0%)	160 (36.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.0%)	19.3	935^th of 1110 public elementary schools	15.8%		15.4	976^th of 1114 public elementary schools	12.4%	41	54.6	60.3	65.4	51.9	43.8	53.4	63.5	56.4	$9,541	$1,484	$8,056

Frequently Asked Questions about Chincoteague Elementary

What schools do graduates of Chincoteague Elementary attend?

Students who attend Chincoteague Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Chincoteague High

What district is Chincoteague Elementary in?

Accomack County Public Schools

Is Chincoteague Elementary a good school?

Chincoteague Elementary ranks 734^th of 1110 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Chincoteague Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 241 students attended Chincoteague Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Chincoteague Elementary?

Students at Chincoteague Elementary are 75% White, 18% African American, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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