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Pungoteague Elementary School

28480 Bobtown Rd
Melfa, VA 23410
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 442 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pungoteague Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 442 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pungoteague Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Pungoteague Elementary School's student population of 442 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
442 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

School Rankings

Pungoteague Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pungoteague Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1440 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
64%
68%
(20-21)
45-49%
69%
(20-21)
30-39%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
14%
19%
Black
45%
22%
White
37%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.65
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pungoteague Elementary School's ranking?
Pungoteague Elementary School is ranked #1440 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Pungoteague Elementary School?
442 students attend Pungoteague Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Pungoteague Elementary School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pungoteague Elementary School?
Pungoteague Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pungoteague Elementary School offer ?
Pungoteague Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pungoteague Elementary School part of?
Pungoteague Elementary School is part of Accomack County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 442 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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