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Big Island Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
1114 Schooldays Rd, Big Island, VA 24526 · (434) 299-5863 · Part of Bedford County Public Schools
Students
182
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
82%
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Big Island Elementary
- School Grade A−: near the top of Virginia’s public schools
- Math proficiency 20 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 5 pts above the state
- Enrollment up 45.6% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency74.5%
State average 54.4%
Reading / language arts74.5%
State average 69.5%
Location
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1114 Schooldays Rd, Big Island
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K15
Kindergarten24
Grade 125
Grade 233
Grade 327
Grade 425
Grade 533
Enrollment over time
125’20
119’21
149’22
148’23
182’24
Up 45.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 84%Two or more races 7%Hispanic 5%Black 4%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.