Excellent
#192 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 10% in state
Fancy Gap Elementary
Elementary School · Carroll County Public Schools · Fancy Gap, VA
A Carroll County Public Schools elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
63 Winding Ridge Rd, Fancy Gap, VA 24328
- Math 80% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 82% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fancy Gap Elementary score 81% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 81% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (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
90.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Fancy Gap 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average648/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,286
Median home value
$168,800
Median rent
$541/mo
College educated
26.8%
Homeownership
84.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24328; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladesboro ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | 4.9 mi | 93 | Compare → |
| Gladeville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 259 | Compare → |
| Hillsville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 467 | Compare → |
| Laurel ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 217 | 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.
Carroll County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- $14,021NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fancy Gap Elementary is listed in Carroll County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fancy Gap Elementary
Fancy Gap Elementary is a public elementary school in Fancy Gap, VA, part of Carroll County Public Schools, serving approximately 131 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #192 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fancy Gap Elementary
What grades does Fancy Gap Elementary serve?
Fancy Gap Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Fancy Gap Elementary?
Fancy Gap Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 131 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fancy Gap Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fancy Gap Elementary is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fancy Gap Elementary rank in VA?
Fancy Gap Elementary ranks #192 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Fancy Gap Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Fancy Gap Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Fancy Gap Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fancy Gap Elementary has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fancy Gap Elementary a charter school?
No, Fancy Gap Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fancy Gap Elementary a Title I school?
No, Fancy Gap Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fancy Gap Elementary?
90.8% of students at Fancy Gap 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
- 131
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Carroll County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.5%
- Phone
- (276) 728-7504
- Area population (ZIP 24328)
- 1,724
- Area median age
- 66
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.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 24328; this does not measure the attendance area.
- 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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