Serving 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rockfish River 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rockfish River Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rockfish River Elementary School's student population of 286 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
286 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rockfish River 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 Rockfish River Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1392 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
19%
18%
Black
6%
22%
White
69%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rockfish River Elementary School's ranking?
Rockfish River Elementary School is ranked #1392 out of 1,792 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Rockfish River Elementary School?
286 students attend Rockfish River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Rockfish River Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rockfish River Elementary School?
Rockfish River Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rockfish River Elementary School offer ?
Rockfish River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rockfish River Elementary School part of?
Rockfish River Elementary School is part of Nelson Co PBLC Schs School District.
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