Serving 143 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fancy Gap Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (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 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fancy Gap Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Fancy Gap Elementary School's student population of 143 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
143 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fancy Gap Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fancy Gap Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#56 out of 1792 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
5%
18%
Black
1%
22%
White
88%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fancy Gap Elementary School's ranking?
Fancy Gap Elementary School is ranked #56 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Fancy Gap Elementary School often compared to?
Fancy Gap Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St Paul, Hillsville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% 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 Fancy Gap Elementary School?
143 students attend Fancy Gap Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Fancy Gap Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fancy Gap Elementary School?
Fancy Gap Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fancy Gap Elementary School offer ?
Fancy Gap Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fancy Gap Elementary School part of?
Fancy Gap Elementary School is part of Carroll Co PBLC Schs School District.
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