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#1737 of 1,851 schools in VA
Plains Elementary
Elementary School · Rockingham County Public Schools · Timberville, VA
A Rockingham County Public Schools elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
225 American Legion Dr, Timberville, VA 22853
- Math 60% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 57% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Plains Elementary score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 58% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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
69.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Plains 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 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average376/100K
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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
$61,415
Median home value
$207,100
Median rent
$961/mo
College educated
13.2%
Homeownership
69.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22853; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John C. Myers ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 482 | Compare → |
| Shenandoah Valley Adventist Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–8 | 5.0 mi | 92 | Compare → |
| John W. Wayland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 500 | Compare → |
| Linville-edom ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 179 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rockingham County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #21 of 23
- District spending per student
- $14,743NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Plains Elementary is listed in Rockingham County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Plains Elementary
Plains Elementary is a public elementary school in Timberville, VA, part of Rockingham County Public Schools, serving approximately 466 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,737 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Plains Elementary
What grades does Plains Elementary serve?
Plains Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Plains Elementary?
Plains Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 466 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plains Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Plains Elementary is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Plains Elementary rank in VA?
Plains Elementary ranks #1,737 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Plains Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Plains Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Plains Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Plains Elementary has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Plains Elementary a charter school?
No, Plains Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Plains Elementary a Title I school?
No, Plains Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plains Elementary?
69.1% of students at Plains 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
- 466
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Rockingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (540) 896-8956
- Area population (ZIP 22853)
- 4,876
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
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 22853; 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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