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Elk Knob Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–4
148 Hornet Loop, Pennington Gap, VA 24277 · (276) 546-1837 · Part of Lee County Public Schools
Students
291
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
88%
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–4
What stands out about Elk Knob Elementary
- Math proficiency 7 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 18 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency47%
State average 54.4%
Reading / language arts52%
State average 69.5%
Location
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148 Hornet Loop, Pennington Gap
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K36
Kindergarten42
Grade 149
Grade 255
Grade 357
Grade 452
Enrollment over time
302’20
289’21
283’22
308’23
291’24
Down 3.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 97%Two or more races 1%Hispanic 1%Black <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.