Rawls Byrd Elementary School serves 520 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 26% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
520 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
16%
22%
White
74%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Rawls Byrd Elementary School?
520 students attend Rawls Byrd Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Rawls Byrd Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rawls Byrd Elementary School?
Rawls Byrd Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rawls Byrd Elementary School offer ?
Rawls Byrd Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rawls Byrd Elementary School part of?
Rawls Byrd Elementary School is part of Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools.
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