Below Average
#1501 of 1,851 schools in VA
Rocky Run Elementary
Elementary School · Stafford County Public Schools · Fredericksburg, VA
A Stafford County Public Schools elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
95 Reservoir Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22406
- Math 64% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rocky Run Elementary score 62% 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 17 points since 2019, to 61% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (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
75.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rocky Run Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,681/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fredericksburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$124,357
Median home value
$483,200
Median rent
$1,895/mo
College educated
43.2%
Homeownership
78.2%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22406; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 409 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Life AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Alternative Paths Training School -staff East/westPrivate · tuition | 7.6 | 1–12 | 1.9 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Rivermont School - FredericksburgPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | 1–12 | 1.9 mi | 41 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Stafford County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #20 of 32
- District spending per student
- $13,431NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rocky Run Elementary is listed in Stafford County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rocky Run Elementary
Rocky Run Elementary is a public elementary school in Fredericksburg, VA, part of Stafford County Public Schools, serving approximately 905 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,501 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rocky Run Elementary
What grades does Rocky Run Elementary serve?
Rocky Run Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Rocky Run Elementary?
Rocky Run Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 905 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Run Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocky Run Elementary is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rocky Run Elementary rank in VA?
Rocky Run Elementary ranks #1,501 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Rocky Run Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Rocky Run Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Rocky Run Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rocky Run Elementary has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rocky Run Elementary a charter school?
No, Rocky Run Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rocky Run Elementary a Title I school?
No, Rocky Run Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rocky Run Elementary?
75.9% of students at Rocky Run 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 905
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Stafford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (540) 286-1956
- Area population (ZIP 22406)
- 26,248
- Area average commute
- 37.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
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 22406; 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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