P.b. Smith Elementary School vs. C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary School
Should you attend P.b. Smith Elementary School or C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 440 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.b. Smith Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 525 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
440 students
525 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
33 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#578 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#488 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
75-79%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
14
27
Kindergarten Students
68
75
Grade 1 Students
72
82
Grade 2 Students
71
76
Grade 3 Students
71
83
Grade 4 Students
75
81
Grade 5 Students
69
101
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
12%
13%
% Black
8%
4%
% White
69%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%