Serving 248 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sontag 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Sontag Elementary serves the southeast section of Rocky Mount, VA, covering an area of approximately 57.5 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest point in the attendance zone being about 6.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sontag Elementary School's student population of 248 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
248 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sontag 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 Sontag Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#847 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)70-74%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-69%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
17%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.8%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-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 Sontag Elementary School's ranking?
Sontag Elementary School is ranked #847 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
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 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Sontag Elementary School?
248 students attend Sontag Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Sontag Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sontag Elementary School?
Sontag Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sontag Elementary School offer ?
Sontag Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sontag Elementary School part of?
Sontag Elementary School is part of Franklin County School District.
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