B
Good
71/100

Temperance Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1981 Lowesville Rd, Amherst, VA 24521
Overall
B
71/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 54th percentile in Virginia
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Virginia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

71
Repit Score
out of 100
102
Students
enrolled
13.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%54/1000.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%75/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 83% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +16 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Virginia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency85% (+8 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency95% (+14 pts vs. state avg 81%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Virginia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White85%95%reading +2 pts, math +6 pts73rd percentile (list)
Low-income75%95%reading +11 pts, math +21 pts93rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1981 Lowesville Rd
City Amherst
ZIP Code 24521
District 5100210
NCES School ID 510021000075
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 24521

Understanding the community around Temperance Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $64,700
Per Capita Income $38,171
Poverty Rate 8.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 32.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.8%
High School or Higher 85.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $206,900
Median Rent $831
Owner-Occupied 75.4%
Renter-Occupied 24.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Temperance Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.1%
Female 52.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 86.3%
Black 6.9%
Hispanic/Latino 3.9%
Two or More Races 2.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 102
Teachers (FTE) 7.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Temperance Elementary?
Temperance Elementary has a Repit School Score of 71 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Temperance Elementary?
Temperance Elementary has 102 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1.
What grades does Temperance Elementary serve?
Temperance Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Temperance Elementary receive per student?
Temperance Elementary receives $13,911 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Temperance Elementary in 24521 ▼
Avg Home Value
$301,808
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,495
1-Year Change
+8.2%
% Renters
24.6%

Other Schools in 24521

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026