Summary:
The city of Afton, Virginia has a single public elementary school, Rockfish River Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 and has an enrollment of 268 students. The school's student population is predominantly white (68.66%), with significant Hispanic (18.66%) and African American (8.96%) representation, providing a diverse learning environment.
Rockfish River Elementary is a high-performing school, with students consistently scoring above the Nelson County Public Schools district and the state of Virginia averages on state assessments in mathematics, science, and English reading. However, the school faces socioeconomic challenges, with a high rate of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (78.73%), indicating the need for additional resources and support to address the needs of these students.
Despite its strong academic performance, Rockfish River Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, from 364th out of 1,114 Virginia elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 895th out of 1,109 in 2021-2022 and 865th out of 1,103 in 2020-2021. This trend warrants further investigation to understand the underlying factors and ensure the school continues to provide a high-quality education to its diverse student population.
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