Harding Avenue Elementary School

429 Harding Avenue
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 282 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 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 282 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 10% in VA
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • : 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:

School Overview

Harding Avenue Elementary School's student population of 282 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
282 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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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 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#146 out of 1792 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Harding Avenue Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
75-79%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Harding Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
85-89%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Harding Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
70-79%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
12%
8%
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Hispanic
9%
19%
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Black
2%
22%
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White
69%
44%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
8%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Harding Avenue Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Harding Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Harding Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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?
282 students attend Harding Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Harding Avenue Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 282 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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