Summary:
Schools in ZIP code 24538 consist of a single elementary school — Concord Elementary — serving grades PK through 5 as part of Campbell County Public Schools in Virginia. The school enrolls 406 students with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio, and nearly 79% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Per-student spending is $9,063, and chronic absenteeism stands at just 5.6%, well below the district rate of 9.0% and the state rate of 14.8%.
Concord Elementary's greatest strength is mathematics. In 2024–2025, 5th grade math proficiency reached 94.34%, more than 15 points above the district and nearly 23 points above the state. Even after a decline in 2025–2026, 5th grade math remained strong at 86.36%, still beating the state by 14 points. Across grades 3–5, math proficiency held steady at roughly 81% for two consecutive years. The school also excels at attendance: its 5.6% chronic absenteeism rate is dramatically lower than both district and state averages, a notable achievement given the high poverty rate.
However, the most recent year shows emerging concerns. Average reading proficiency fell from 75.3% to 68.1%, with 3rd grade reading dropping to 58.62% — about 9 points below both the district and state. 5th grade science also plunged from 81.1% to 66.7%, falling below the state average. These declines pulled the school's state ranking down from the 61st percentile in 2024–2025 to the 50th percentile, reducing its star rating from 3 to 2 stars despite flat math scores. Since Concord Elementary is the only school in ZIP code 24538, families must look outside the area for middle and high school options, making this elementary school the sole local foundation for public education.
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