Summary:
Zip code 23315 contains just one elementary school: Carrsville Elementary, a PK-5 school with 232 students located in Carrsville, VA, and part of the highly rated Isle of Wight County Public Schools, which ranks 14th out of 131 districts in Virginia with a 5-star rating. Carrsville Elementary has consistently earned a 4-star rating, ranking 234th out of 1,110 schools statewide in 2024-2025 (79th percentile) and 301st out of 1,111 in 2025-2026 (73rd percentile).
Academically, Carrsville Elementary outperforms both its district and the state in nearly every subject. In 2024-2025, the school's overall SOL proficiency average was 84.0% compared to 75.4% for the district and 70.8% statewide. Math is the school's clear strength: in 2025-2026, 3rd grade math proficiency reached 93.02% versus 74.04% statewide, and the 3-5 grade math average was 85.8% versus 73.2% statewide. Chronic absenteeism is also impressive at 9.9%, well below the district's 12.7% and the state's 14.8%. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14.9 and spends $11,625 per student.
What makes these results particularly noteworthy is that 69.4% of Carrsville Elementary students qualify for free/reduced lunch, a common indicator of economic disadvantage. Reading, especially in 3rd and 4th grades, is the area to watch, with scores showing some year-to-year volatility, including 3rd grade reading jumping from 63.64% proficiency in 2024-2025 to 83.72% in 2025-2026, and 4th grade reading dropping from 87.76% to 69.44% over the same period. Given the small enrollment of 232 students, these swings are likely influenced by small cohort sizes. Overall, Carrsville Elementary is a high-performing, resilient school and a strong educational option in zip code 23315.
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