Serving 540 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ruckersville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is lower 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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ruckersville Elementary serves the southeastern part of Ruckersville, VA, covering an area of approximately 12.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone about 4.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ruckersville Elementary School's student population of 540 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
540 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ruckersville 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 Ruckersville Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#989 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)62%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
18%
20%
Black
9%
21%
White
61%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.7%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruckersville Elementary School's ranking?
Ruckersville Elementary School is ranked #989 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Ruckersville Elementary School often compared to?
Ruckersville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nathanael Greene Primary, Nathanael Greene Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Ruckersville Elementary School?
540 students attend Ruckersville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Ruckersville Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ruckersville Elementary School?
Ruckersville Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ruckersville Elementary School offer ?
Ruckersville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Ruckersville Elementary School part of?
Ruckersville Elementary School is part of Greene County School District.
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