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#990 of 1,851 schools in VA
Natural Bridge Elementary
Elementary School · Rockbridge County Public Schools · Natural Bridge Station, VA
A Rockbridge County Public Schools elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P. O. Box 280, Natural Bridge Station, VA 24579
- Math 57% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Natural Bridge Elementary score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 35 points since 2019, to 52% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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
74.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Natural Bridge 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,045/100K
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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
$43,026
Median home value
$139,200
College educated
11.4%
Homeownership
74.5%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24579; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Rockbridge County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 460 | Compare → |
| Fairfield ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 224 | Compare → |
| Mountain View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 140 | 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.
Rockbridge County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,836NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Natural Bridge Elementary is listed in Rockbridge County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Natural Bridge Elementary
Natural Bridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Natural Bridge Station, VA, part of Rockbridge County Public Schools, serving approximately 247 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #990 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Natural Bridge Elementary
What grades does Natural Bridge Elementary serve?
Natural Bridge Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Natural Bridge Elementary?
Natural Bridge Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 247 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Natural Bridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Natural Bridge Elementary is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Natural Bridge Elementary rank in VA?
Natural Bridge Elementary ranks #990 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Natural Bridge Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Natural Bridge Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Natural Bridge Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Natural Bridge Elementary has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Natural Bridge Elementary a charter school?
No, Natural Bridge Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Natural Bridge Elementary a Title I school?
No, Natural Bridge Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Natural Bridge Elementary?
74.9% of students at Natural Bridge 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
- 247
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Rockbridge County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.9%
- Phone
- (540) 291-2292
- Area population (ZIP 24579)
- 1,037
- Area median age
- 53.4
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.
- 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 24579; 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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