Excellent
#47 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 3% in state
Colonial Elementary
Elementary School · Botetourt County Public Schools · Troutville, VA
A Botetourt County Public Schools elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
142 Murray Drive, Troutville, VA 24675
- Math 91% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 90% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Colonial Elementary score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 80%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 91% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Colonial Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated782/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonsack ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 2.7 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| Cloverdale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 3.1 mi | 243 | Compare → |
| Mineral Springs Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–8 | 4.8 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| King's Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 170 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Botetourt County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #1 of 11
- District spending per student
- $13,903NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Colonial Elementary is listed in Botetourt County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Colonial Elementary
Colonial Elementary is a public elementary school in Troutville, VA, part of Botetourt County Public Schools, serving approximately 461 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #47 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Colonial Elementary
What grades does Colonial Elementary serve?
Colonial Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Colonial Elementary?
Colonial Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 461 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colonial Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Colonial Elementary is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Colonial Elementary rank in VA?
Colonial Elementary ranks #47 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Colonial Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Colonial Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Colonial Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Colonial Elementary has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Colonial Elementary a charter school?
No, Colonial Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Colonial Elementary a Title I school?
No, Colonial Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Colonial Elementary?
38.8% of students at Colonial Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 461
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Botetourt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.5%
- Phone
- (540) 977-6773
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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