Serving 296 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Harding Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harding Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Harding Avenue Elementary School's student population of 296 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
296 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harding Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harding Avenue Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#146 out of 1792 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)85-89%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-79%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
9%
19%
Black
2%
22%
White
71%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harding Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Harding Avenue Elementary School is ranked #146 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Harding Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Harding Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gilbert Linkous Elementary School, Kipps Elementary School, Margaret Beeks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Harding Avenue Elementary School?
296 students attend Harding Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Harding Avenue Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harding Avenue Elementary School?
Harding Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harding Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Harding Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Harding Avenue Elementary School part of?
Harding Avenue Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
In what neighborhood is Harding Avenue Elementary School located?
Harding Avenue Elementary School is located in the Bennett Hill Progress neighborhood of Blacksburg, VA.
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