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#368 of 1,851 schools in VA

Top 20% in state

Jordan Springs Elementary

Elementary School · Frederick County Public Schools · Stephenson, VA

A Frederick County Public Schools elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

315 Flyfoot Drive, Stephenson, VA 22656

  • Math 73% vs VA 74% (2025)
  • Reading 65% vs VA 72% (2025)
  • 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress10.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change+4.53 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2025
TrendImproving
Academics4.7Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg-1.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.7 pts
Overall Proficiency69% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)78% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected-9.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
District spending per student$14,605
Chronic Absenteeism5.9%

Students at Jordan Springs Elementary score 68% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 78%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency73%(2025 SOL)
School
State
74%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency65%(2025 SOL)
School
State
72%(2025 SOL)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 21 points since 2020, reaching 69% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).

Show all 3 years by subject
2020*
Math
40%
ELA
56%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
56%
2025
Math
73%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 12 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

43.3%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Jordan Springs 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,022/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$110,903

Median home value

$411,300

Median rent

$2,185/mo

College educated

47.6%

Homeownership

85.1%

Poverty rate

4.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22656; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Stonewall ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.1PK–51.5 mi386Compare →
Redbud Run ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–52.7 mi596Compare →
Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–43.9 mi414Compare →
Greenwood Mill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–54.0 mi582Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Frederick County Public Schools

Schools in district
19
Rank in district
#1 of 19
District spending per student
$14,605NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jordan Springs Elementary is listed in Frederick County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jordan Springs Elementary

Jordan Springs Elementary is a public elementary school in Stephenson, VA, part of Frederick County Public Schools, serving approximately 607 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #368 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jordan Springs Elementary

What grades does Jordan Springs Elementary serve?

Jordan Springs Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Jordan Springs Elementary?

Jordan Springs Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 607 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jordan Springs Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Jordan Springs Elementary is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jordan Springs Elementary rank in VA?

Jordan Springs Elementary ranks #368 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Jordan Springs Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Jordan Springs Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Jordan Springs Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jordan Springs Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).

Is Jordan Springs Elementary a charter school?

No, Jordan Springs Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Jordan Springs Elementary a Title I school?

No, Jordan Springs Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jordan Springs Elementary?

43.3% of students at Jordan Springs 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
607
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Frederick County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.9%
Area population (ZIP 22656)
5,162
Area average commute
38.1 min
Area median age
39.6
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 22656; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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