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Elk Knob Elementary

Public PK, KG-4

 148 Hornet Loop
       Pennington Gap, VA  24277

(276) 546-1837

District: Lee County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
733rd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,363 Help


Students who attend Elk Knob Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Elydale Middle
    Jonesville Middle
    Pennington Middle
High:    Lee High
    Thomas Walker High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  283

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.8%
Two or more races:
1.4%
Hispanic:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.9% Help


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Compare Details Elk Knob Elementary ranks worse than 65.8% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Lee County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.25. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.8%), two or more races (1.4%), Hispanic (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elk Knob Elementary is 12.4, which is the 2nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Lee County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elk Knob Elementary is $6,363, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Lee County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Elk Knob Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Elk Knob Elementary 733rd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Elk Knob Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Lee County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee County Public Schools 45th of 131 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Elk Knob Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Elk Knob Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 48.01 609th 1062 42.7%
2006 81.05 95th 1071 91.1%
2007 73.37 214th 1083 80.2%
2008 66.98 325th 1081 69.9%
2009 48.88 632nd 1082 41.6%
2010 55.22 542nd 1113 51.3%
2011 44.98 717th 1117 35.8%
2012 42.87 741st 1117 33.7%
2013 30.41 874th 1120 22.0%
2014 48.56 629th 1110 43.3%
2015 44.11 715th 1100 35.0%
2016 65.21 385th 1096 64.9%
2017 62.93 416th 1099 62.1%
2018 74.48 233rd 1097 78.8%
2019 56.10 543rd 1105 50.9%
2021 38.71 728th 1103 34.0%
2022 39.46 726th 1109 34.5%
2023 39.25 733rd 1114 34.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Elk Knob Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.70 758th 1100 31.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Elk Knob Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.97 664th 1093 39.2%
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Rank History for White students at Elk Knob Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.78 899th 984 8.6%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Elk Knob 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 230 230
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 216 216
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 216 216
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 222 222
1993 221 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 222
1994 216 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 218
1995 218 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 219
1996 218 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 219
1997 237 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1998 233 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 234
1999 233 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2000 237 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a -4 236
2001 229 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2002 246 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 248
2003 246 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 248
2004 253 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 256
2005 277 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 280
2006 285 3 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2007 269 0 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2008 314 2 5 5 0 n/a n/a 3 329
2009 344 1 3 2 0 n/a n/a 3 353
2010 369 3 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 380
2011 350 5 4 5 0 0 0 0 364
2012 362 5 2 5 0 0 0 0 374
2013 400 7 2 4 0 0 1 0 414
2014 394 6 1 4 0 0 3 0 408
2015 361 6 2 6 0 0 3 0 378
2016 364 5 2 5 1 0 3 0 380
2017 353 2 3 4 1 0 2 0 365
2018 360 1 2 2 1 0 2 0 368
2019 302 1 1 0 1 0 3 0 308
2020 293 1 1 1 1 0 2 0 299
2021 294 1 1 2 1 0 3 0 302
2022 279 2 1 2 0 0 5 0 289
2023 274 1 1 3 0 0 4 0 283

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

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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 Elk Knob Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 230 13.6 16.9 n/a
1990 216 13.8 15.6 n/a
1991 216 13.9 15.5 n/a
1992 222 14.2 15.6 n/a
1993 222 14.9 14.9 n/a
1994 218 15.3 n/a 43.6
1995 219 n/a 0.0 48.9
1996 219 n/a 0.0 48.9
1997 238 n/a 0.0 45.8
1998 234 n/a 0.0 45.3
1999 235 15.8 14.9 59.6
2000 236 n/a 0.0 54.6
2001 232 17.6 13.2 52.6
2002 248 25.0 9.9 47.6
2003 248 25.0 9.9 47.6
2004 256 24.0 10.7 56.1
2005 280 18.0 15.6 51.6
2006 291 24.0 12.1 50.5
2007 275 25.7 10.7 55.6
2008 329 11.1 29.6 47.9
2009 353 17.2 20.5 50.3
2010 380 17.6 21.4 52.6
2011 364 17.8 20.4 49.7
2012 374 22.0 17.0 54
2013 414 22.0 18.8 54.3
2014 408 21.0 19.4 57.4
2015 378 21.0 18.0 54.8
2016 380 22.0 17.2 72.1
2017 365 23.0 15.8 62.7
2018 368 24.0 15.3 80.4
2019 308 20.5 15.0 78.9
2020 299 20.0 14.9 80.9
2021 302 21.0 14.3 n/a
2022 289 21.0 13.7 83.7
2023 283 22.7 12.4 86.9

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 Elk Knob Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 230 13.6 16.9 n/a
1990 216 13.8 15.6 n/a
1991 216 13.9 15.5 n/a
1992 222 14.2 15.6 n/a
1993 222 14.9 14.9 n/a
1994 218 15.3 n/a 43.6
1995 219 n/a 0.0 48.9
1996 219 n/a 0.0 48.9
1997 238 n/a 0.0 45.8
1998 234 n/a 0.0 45.3
1999 235 15.8 14.9 59.6
2000 236 n/a 0.0 54.6
2001 232 17.6 13.2 52.6
2002 248 25.0 9.9 47.6
2003 248 25.0 9.9 47.6
2004 256 24.0 10.7 56.1
2005 280 18.0 15.6 51.6
2006 291 24.0 12.1 50.5
2007 275 25.7 10.7 55.6
2008 329 11.1 29.6 47.9
2009 353 17.2 20.5 50.3
2010 380 17.6 21.4 52.6
2011 364 17.8 20.4 49.7
2012 374 22.0 17.0 54
2013 414 22.0 18.8 54.3
2014 408 21.0 19.4 57.4
2015 378 21.0 18.0 54.8
2016 380 22.0 17.2 72.1
2017 365 23.0 15.8 62.7
2018 368 24.0 15.3 80.4
2019 308 20.5 15.0 78.9
2020 299 20.0 14.9 80.9
2021 302 21.0 14.3 n/a
2022 289 21.0 13.7 83.7
2023 283 22.7 12.4 86.9

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 Elk Knob Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $644 (9.9%) $5,874 (90.1%) $6,518
2020 $1,238 (17.5%) $5,840 (82.5%) $7,078
2021 $2,657 (41.8%) $3,706 (58.2%) $6,363

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Elk Knob 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 543rd of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 733rd of 1114 Elementary schools
 16.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Elk Knob Elementary)8481.1
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lee County Public Schools)8376.4
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Elk Knob Elementary)6859.5
 8.5%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Lee County Public Schools)7278.5
 6.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Elk Knob Elementary)8562.5
 22.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lee County Public Schools)8366.8
 16.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Elk Knob Elementary)8163.4
 17.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Lee County Public Schools)8069
 11%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students308283
 8.1%
African American11
American Indian10
 100%
Asian11
Hispanic03
Pacific Islander00
White302274
 9.3%
Two or More Races34
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.9%86.9%
 8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Elk Knob Elementary

Students at Elk Knob Elementary are 97% White, 1% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Students who attend Elk Knob Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Elydale Middle
Middle : Jonesville Middle
Middle : Pennington Middle
High : Lee High
High : Thomas Walker High

Elk Knob Elementary ranks 733rd of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 283 students attended Elk Knob Elementary.


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