Serving 231 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, Fries Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 231 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Fries School serves the northeast part of Fries, VA, covering an area of approximately 45.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 11.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fries Elementary School's student population of 231 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
231 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Unleash the power of learning at school and in the community.
School Rankings
Fries Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fries Elementary School is 0.19, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#703 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-79%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
21%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
6%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fries Elementary School's ranking?
Fries Elementary School is ranked #703 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Fries Elementary School often compared to?
Fries Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Damascus Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Fries Elementary School?
231 students attend Fries Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Fries Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fries Elementary School?
Fries Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fries Elementary School offer ?
Fries Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fries Elementary School part of?
Fries Elementary School is part of Grayson County School District.
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