Serving 453 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hilda J. Barbour 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 69% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower 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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hilda J. Barbour Elementary School's student population of 453 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
453 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hilda J. Barbour 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 Hilda J. Barbour Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1168 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
19%
20%
Black
4%
21%
White
68%
44%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hilda J. Barbour Elementary School's ranking?
Hilda J. Barbour Elementary School is ranked #1168 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Hilda J. Barbour Elementary School often compared to?
Hilda J. Barbour Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like E. Wilson Morrison Elementary School, Ressie Jeffries Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Hilda J. Barbour Elementary School?
453 students attend Hilda J. Barbour Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Hilda J. Barbour Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hilda J. Barbour Elementary School?
Hilda J. Barbour Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hilda J. Barbour Elementary School offer ?
Hilda J. Barbour Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Hilda J. Barbour Elementary School part of?
Hilda J. Barbour Elementary School is part of Warren County School District.
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