Serving 142 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Falling Spring 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
142 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)50-54%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)75-79%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
n/a
22%
White
92%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% VA state average).
How many students attend Falling Spring Elementary School?
142 students attend Falling Spring Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Falling Spring Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Falling Spring Elementary School?
Falling Spring Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Falling Spring Elementary School offer ?
Falling Spring Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Falling Spring Elementary School part of?
Falling Spring Elementary School is part of Alleghany County Public Schools School District.
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