Excellent
#348 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 19% in state
Honaker Elementary
Elementary School · Russell County Public Schools · Honaker, VA
A Russell County Public Schools elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
50 Honaker Elementary Dr., Honaker, VA 24260
- Math 81% vs VA 70% (2025)
- Reading 86% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Honaker Elementary score 83% 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 10 points since 2019, to 83% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 84% (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 37 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Honaker 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated850/100K
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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
$39,678
Median home value
$96,500
Median rent
$654/mo
College educated
9.2%
Homeownership
70.6%
Poverty rate
23.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24260; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swords Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–7 | 2.1 mi | 93 | Compare → |
| Belfast ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 142 | Compare → |
| Copper Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–1 | Not available | 145 | Compare → |
| Lebanon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 2–4 | Not available | 295 | 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.
Russell County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #3 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,376NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Honaker Elementary is listed in Russell County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Honaker Elementary
Honaker Elementary is a public elementary school in Honaker, VA, part of Russell County Public Schools, serving approximately 626 students in grades Pre-K-7th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #348 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Honaker Elementary
What grades does Honaker Elementary serve?
Honaker Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.
How many students attend Honaker Elementary?
Honaker Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 626 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Honaker Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Honaker Elementary is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Honaker Elementary rank in VA?
Honaker Elementary ranks #348 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Honaker Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Honaker Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Honaker Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Honaker Elementary has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Honaker Elementary a charter school?
No, Honaker Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Honaker Elementary a Title I school?
No, Honaker Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Honaker Elementary?
89.9% of students at Honaker 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 – 7th
- Enrollment
- 626
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Russell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.1%
- Phone
- (276) 873-6301
- Area population (ZIP 24260)
- 5,070
- Area average commute
- 33.3 min
- Area median age
- 44
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 24260; 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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