Rocky Run Elementary School

95 Reservoir Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 850 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rocky Run Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 850 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rocky Run Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Rocky Run Elementary School's student population of 850 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
850 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Rocky Run 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 Rocky Run Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#990 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Rocky Run Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
57%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rocky Run 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)
62%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rocky Run 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)
40-44%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Rocky Run Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
7%
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Hispanic
16%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Rocky Run Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
24%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Rocky Run Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
39%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Rocky Run Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Rocky Run Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Rocky Run Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.75
This chart displays the diversity score of Rocky Run 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
77%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rocky Run 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 (21-22)
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rocky Run Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rocky Run Elementary School's ranking?
Rocky Run Elementary School is ranked #990 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Rocky Run Elementary School often compared to?
Rocky Run Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hartwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Rocky Run Elementary School?
850 students attend Rocky Run Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Rocky Run Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rocky Run Elementary School?
Rocky Run Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rocky Run Elementary School offer ?
Rocky Run Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rocky Run Elementary School part of?
Rocky Run Elementary School is part of Stafford County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 850 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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