Serving 279 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Harding Avenue 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 ≥95% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in VA
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Harding Avenue Elementary serves the northern part of Blacksburg, VA, covering an area of approximately 25.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical driving time of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 11 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Harding Avenue Elementary School's student population of 279 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
279 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Harding Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harding Avenue Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#42 out of 1773 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)85-89%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-79%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.8%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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 Harding Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Harding Avenue Elementary School is ranked #42 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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?
279 students attend Harding Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Harding Avenue Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% 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 (Primarily virtual).
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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