Serving 391 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Windy Gap Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher 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 17% 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: 391 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Windy Gap Elementary serves the northern part of Hardy, VA, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 55 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of about 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 6.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Windy Gap Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Windy Gap Elementary School's student population of 391 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
391 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Windy Gap Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Windy Gap Elementary School is 0.30, 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
#273 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.3%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
11%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Windy Gap Elementary School's ranking?
Windy Gap Elementary School is ranked #273 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Windy Gap Elementary School often compared to?
Windy Gap Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boones Mill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Windy Gap Elementary School?
391 students attend Windy Gap Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Windy Gap Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Windy Gap Elementary School?
Windy Gap Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Windy Gap Elementary School offer ?
Windy Gap Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Windy Gap Elementary School part of?
Windy Gap Elementary School is part of Franklin County School District.
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