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#984 of 1,851 schools in VA

Shenandoah Elementary

Elementary School · Page County Public Schools · Shenandoah, VA

A Page County Public Schools elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

529 4th Street, Shenandoah, VA 22849

  • Math 72% vs VA 74% (2025)
  • Reading 72% vs VA 72% (2025)
  • 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics6.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency71% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg-2.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.7 pts
Overall Proficiency72% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)68% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected+3.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$14,343
Chronic Absenteeism21.9%

Students at Shenandoah Elementary score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency72%(2025 SOL)
School
State
74%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency72%(2025 SOL)
School
State
72%(2025 SOL)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 72% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
61%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2017
ELA
82%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2025
Math
72%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

80.9%

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 Shenandoah 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average363/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Shenandoah), 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

$66,748

Median home value

$178,400

Median rent

$1,023/mo

College educated

7.2%

Homeownership

77.5%

Poverty rate

10.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22849; 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

3 in Page County Public Schools

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Luray ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–5Not available482Compare →
Springfield ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–5Not available222Compare →
Stanley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.6PK–5Not available348Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Page County Public Schools

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#5 of 8
District spending per student
$14,343NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Shenandoah Elementary is listed in Page County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Shenandoah Elementary

Shenandoah Elementary is a public elementary school in Shenandoah, VA, part of Page County Public Schools, serving approximately 329 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #984 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Shenandoah Elementary

What grades does Shenandoah Elementary serve?

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

How many students attend Shenandoah Elementary?

Shenandoah Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 329 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shenandoah Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Shenandoah Elementary is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Shenandoah Elementary rank in VA?

Shenandoah Elementary ranks #984 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Shenandoah Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Shenandoah 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 Shenandoah Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Shenandoah Elementary has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Shenandoah Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Shenandoah Elementary a Title I school?

No, Shenandoah Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

80.9% of students at Shenandoah 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
329
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Page County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.9%
Area population (ZIP 22849)
5,291
Area average commute
30.8 min
Area median age
39.5
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 22849; 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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