Windy Gap Elementary School

465 Truman Hill Road
Hardy, VA 24101
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Windy Gap Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 20% in VA
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Windy Gap Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Windy Gap Elementary School's student population of 281 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
281 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Windy Gap Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Windy Gap Elementary School is 0.27, 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
#282 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Windy Gap Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
70-74%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Windy Gap 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)
80-84%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Windy Gap 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)
50-59%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
6%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Windy Gap Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Windy Gap Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
85%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Windy Gap Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Windy Gap 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
75%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Windy Gap 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)
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Windy Gap 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 Windy Gap Elementary School's ranking?
Windy Gap Elementary School is ranked #282 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Windy Gap Elementary School often compared to?
Windy Gap Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boones Mill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Windy Gap Elementary School?
281 students attend Windy Gap Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Windy Gap Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Windy Gap Elementary School?
Windy Gap Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Windy Gap Elementary School offer ?
Windy Gap Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Windy Gap Elementary School part of?
Windy Gap Elementary School is part of Franklin County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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