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#870 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 47% in state
Sontag Elementary
Elementary School · Franklin County Public Schools · Rocky Mount, VA
A Franklin County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
3101 Sontag Rd, Rocky Mount, VA 24151
- Math 78% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sontag Elementary score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 72% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (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
76.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sontag 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,627/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rocky Mount), 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
$65,267
Median home value
$190,800
Median rent
$769/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
69.8%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24151; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Heritage AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–12 | 4.4 mi | 267 | Compare → |
| Callaway ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 180 | Compare → |
| Dudley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 204 | Compare → |
| Lee M. Waid ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 403 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Franklin County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #9 of 14
- District spending per student
- $15,045NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sontag Elementary is listed in Franklin County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sontag Elementary
Sontag Elementary is a public elementary school in Rocky Mount, VA, part of Franklin County Public Schools, serving approximately 216 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #870 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sontag Elementary
What grades does Sontag Elementary serve?
Sontag Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sontag Elementary?
Sontag Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 216 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sontag Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sontag Elementary is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sontag Elementary rank in VA?
Sontag Elementary ranks #870 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Sontag Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sontag Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Sontag Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sontag Elementary has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sontag Elementary a charter school?
No, Sontag Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sontag Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sontag Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sontag Elementary?
76.9% of students at Sontag 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
- 216
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.3%
- Phone
- (540) 483-5667
- Area population (ZIP 24151)
- 18,256
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
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 24151; 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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