Park Avenue Elementary School

661 Park Ave
Danville, VA 24541
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Serving 340 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Park Avenue 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Park Avenue Elementary School's student population of 340 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
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Total Students
340 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Year Founded
1905
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School Rankings

Park Avenue Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Park Avenue Elementary School is 0.59, 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)
#1706 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40-44%
68%
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(20-21)
30-34%
69%
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(20-21)
10-14%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
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Hispanic
17%
19%
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Black
59%
22%
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White
18%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.59
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
55%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
6%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Park Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Park Avenue Elementary School is ranked #1706 out of 1,773 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Park Avenue Elementary School?
340 students attend Park Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Park Avenue Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Park Avenue Elementary School?
Park Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Park Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Park Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Park Avenue Elementary School part of?
Park Avenue Elementary School is part of Danville City Public Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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