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#131 of 1,851 schools in VA

Top 7% in state

Patrick Springs Primary

Elementary School · Patrick County Public Schools · Patrick Springs, VA

A Patrick County Public Schools elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.

75 Elementary Lane, Patrick Springs, VA 24133

  • Math 89% vs VA 74% (2025)
  • Reading 93% vs VA 72% (2025)
  • 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency89% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency93% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg+15.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+17.3 pts
Overall Proficiency91% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)66% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected+24.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile94th
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
District spending per student$13,922
Chronic Absenteeism18.4%

Students at Patrick Springs Primary score 91% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency89%(2025 SOL)
School
State
74%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency93%(2025 SOL)
School
State
72%(2025 SOL)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 91% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2017
ELA
75%
2018
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2025
Math
89%
ELA
93%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (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 29 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

88.6%

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 Patrick Springs Primary 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 10Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,250/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$55,321

Median home value

$131,300

Median rent

$672/mo

College educated

9.7%

Homeownership

77.5%

Poverty rate

14.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24133; 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
Stuart ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–74.2 mi386Compare →
Blue Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.9PK–7Not available226Compare →
Meadows of Dan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–7Not available334Compare →
Woolwine ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–7Not available159Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Patrick County Public Schools

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#2 of 7
District spending per student
$13,922NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Patrick Springs Primary is listed in Patrick County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Patrick Springs Primary

Patrick Springs Primary is a public elementary school in Patrick Springs, VA, part of Patrick County Public Schools, serving approximately 245 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #131 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Patrick Springs Primary

What grades does Patrick Springs Primary serve?

Patrick Springs Primary serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend Patrick Springs Primary?

Patrick Springs Primary has an enrollment of approximately 245 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Patrick Springs Primary?

The student-teacher ratio at Patrick Springs Primary is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Patrick Springs Primary rank in VA?

Patrick Springs Primary ranks #131 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Patrick Springs Primary's MySchoolScout rating?

Patrick Springs Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Patrick Springs Primary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Patrick Springs Primary has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Patrick Springs Primary a charter school?

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

Is Patrick Springs Primary a Title I school?

No, Patrick Springs Primary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Patrick Springs Primary?

88.6% of students at Patrick Springs Primary 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 – 3rd
Enrollment
245
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Patrick County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.4%
Area population (ZIP 24133)
2,521
Area average commute
29.9 min
Area median age
45.9
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 24133; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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