Serving 554 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Stone Spring 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 48% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to 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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 554 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Stone Spring Elementary serves the southern part of Harrisonburg, VA, covering an attendance area of approximately 6.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive to the school of 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stone Spring Elementary School's student population of 554 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
554 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
School Rankings
Stone Spring 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 Stone Spring Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#1313 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Hispanic
51%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Black
16%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
White
26%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.7%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
6%
Showing 2010–2021. View full 23-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stone Spring Elementary School's ranking?
Stone Spring Elementary School is ranked #1313 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Stone Spring Elementary School often compared to?
Stone Spring Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waterman Elementary School, Pleasant Valley Elementary School, Peak View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Stone Spring Elementary School?
554 students attend Stone Spring Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Stone Spring Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stone Spring Elementary School?
Stone Spring Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stone Spring Elementary School offer ?
Stone Spring Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Stone Spring Elementary School part of?
Stone Spring Elementary School is part of Harrisonburg City School District.
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