Gretna Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Gretna, Virginia 24557 · Pittsylvania County Public Schools
#518 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#9173 of 50,301 nationally
About Gretna Elementary
Gretna Elementary is a public elementary located in Gretna, in the Pittsylvania County Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 493 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 73.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 518th of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (98th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 493.
There are 4 schools in Gretna; Gretna Elementary ranks 2nd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)89%
- Reading proficiency (30%)78%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)83%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Gretna Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 78%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 89%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Gretna Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Similar schools
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gretna Elementary a good school?
Gretna Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 73.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #518 of 1,142 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Gretna Elementary rank in Virginia?
Gretna Elementary ranks #518 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #9173 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Gretna Elementary?
Gretna Elementary had 493 students in 2025.
Is Gretna Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Gretna Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Gretna Elementary?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Gretna Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.