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Totaro Elementary School

19350 Christanna Highway
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 310 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Totaro 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 310 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Totaro Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Totaro Elementary School's student population of 310 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
310 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

School Rankings

Totaro Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Totaro Elementary School is 0.32, 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)
#1495 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(20-21)
35-39%
54%
(20-21)
45-49%
69%
(20-21)
11-19%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
82%
22%
White
10%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.32
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Totaro Elementary School's ranking?
Totaro Elementary School is ranked #1495 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Totaro Elementary School often compared to?
Totaro Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meherrin Powellton Elementary School, Red Oak-sturgeon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Totaro Elementary School?
310 students attend Totaro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Totaro Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Totaro Elementary School?
Totaro Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Totaro Elementary School offer ?
Totaro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Totaro Elementary School part of?
Totaro Elementary School is part of Brunswick County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 310 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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