Summary:
The city of Natural Bridge Station, Virginia, is home to a single elementary school, Natural Bridge Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the Rockbridge County Public Schools district. With a total enrollment of 221 students, Natural Bridge Elementary stands out for its low student-teacher ratio of 9:1, the lowest among the district's elementary schools. However, the school's academic performance on state standardized tests (SOL) is mixed, with some grade levels and subjects outperforming the district but generally lagging behind state averages.
Demographically, Natural Bridge Elementary has a predominantly white student population (76.02%), with smaller percentages of other racial groups, including African American (3.17%), Hispanic (6.79%), and Native American (0.45%) students. The school also serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with 67.87% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the school's academic challenges and could be an area of focus for additional support and resources.
Over the past three years, Natural Bridge Elementary's ranking on the School Digger scale has declined, from 666 out of 1,103 Virginia elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 815 out of 1,114 in 2022-2023. This downward trend in the school's relative performance compared to other Virginia elementary schools is a concern and suggests the need for targeted strategies to improve academic outcomes and address the unique needs of the student population.
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