The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind, located in Staunton, Virginia, United States, is an institution for educating deaf and blind children, first established in 1839 by an act of the Virginia General Assembly.
Serving 7 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind 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 <50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Elementary School's student population of 7 students has declined by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
7 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Year Founded
1838
School Rankings
Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind 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 Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#1585 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
8%
Hispanic
29%
19%
Black
14%
22%
White
43%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Elementary School's ranking?
Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Elementary School is ranked #1585 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Elementary School?
7 students attend Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, and 14% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Elementary School?
Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Elementary School has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Elementary School offer ?
Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Elementary School part of?
Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Elementary School is part of Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind-Staunton School District.
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