Serving 460 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Plains Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Plains Elementary serves the northeast part of Timberville, VA, covering an area of approximately 52.7 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.2 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, and the furthest edge being 8.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Plains Elementary School's student population of 460 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
460 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Plains Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plains Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#1635 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
17%
20%
Black
1%
21%
White
75%
44%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.3%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plains Elementary School's ranking?
Plains Elementary School is ranked #1635 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Plains Elementary School?
460 students attend Plains Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Plains Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 Plains Elementary School?
Plains Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Plains Elementary School offer ?
Plains Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Plains Elementary School part of?
Plains Elementary School is part of Rockingham County School District.
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