Breckinridge Elementary

Summary:

Breckinridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Fincastle, Virginia, serving 195 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Botetourt County Public Schools district, which is ranked 6th out of 130 school districts in Virginia, Breckinridge stands out for its strong academic performance, low student-teacher ratio, and higher per-student spending compared to nearby schools.

Breckinridge Elementary consistently outperforms the state average on SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments, with proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Reading that are significantly higher than the state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Breckinridge's 3rd grade Mathematics proficiency rate was 81.82%, compared to the state average of 70.11%. The school also excels in Science and Virginia Studies. However, Breckinridge's academic performance, while strong within the Botetourt County Public Schools district, is lower than the highly-ranked Bonsack Elementary and Burlington Elementary, which are part of the Roanoke County Public Schools district.

Breckinridge Elementary has a predominantly white student population, with only a small percentage of minority students. This is in contrast to some nearby schools, such as Cloverdale Elementary and Burlington Elementary, which have more diverse student populations. Additionally, Breckinridge has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to some nearby schools, such as McCleary Elementary. Breckinridge's higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio may contribute to its academic success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 331 Springwood Rd
       Fincastle, VA  24090


(540) 473-8386

District: Botetourt County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
238th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,907 Help


Students who attend Breckinridge Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Central Academy Middle
High:    James River High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  195

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.2%
Hispanic:
4.1%
Two or more races:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.3% Help


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Compare Details Breckinridge Elementary ranks better than 78.6% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 4th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Botetourt County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.37. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Breckinridge Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Botetourt County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Breckinridge Elementary is $11,907, which is the 2nd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Botetourt County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Breckinridge Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Breckinridge Elementary 238th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Breckinridge Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Botetourt County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Botetourt County Public Schools 6th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Breckinridge Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Breckinridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 48.49 602nd 1062 43.3%
2006 76.86 167th 1071 84.4%
2007 72.89 224th 1083 79.3%
2008 66.41 334th 1081 69.1%
2009 58.24 461st 1082 57.4%
2010 58.92 468th 1113 58.0%
2011 72.55 233rd 1117 79.1%
2012 79.70 139th 1117 87.6%
2013 78.80 161st 1120 85.6%
2014 58.91 459th 1110 58.6%
2015 74.96 219th 1100 80.1%
2016 66.15 368th 1096 66.4%
2017 73.71 242nd 1099 78.0%
2018 66.12 376th 1097 65.7%
2019 74.02 259th 1105 76.6%
2021 70.69 331st 1103 70.0%
2022 74.49 284th 1109 74.4%
2023 80.89 193rd 1114 82.7%
2024 78.37 238th 1114 78.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Breckinridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 60.50 405th 1036 60.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Breckinridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.29 309th 1100 71.9%
2024 81.48 162nd 1098 85.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Breckinridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.89 229th 1093 79.0%
2024 70.57 322nd 1101 70.8%
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Rank History for White students at Breckinridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.26 322nd 984 67.3%
2024 57.16 464th 979 52.6%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Breckinridge Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 362 362
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 349 349
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 355 355
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 363 363
1993 360 23 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1994 363 17 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1995 377 17 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1996 377 17 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1997 289 13 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1998 297 13 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 311
1999 270 14 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 285
2000 266 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a -4 271
2001 187 8 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 201
2002 197 8 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 207
2003 197 8 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 207
2004 206 13 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 219
2005 217 16 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 234
2006 229 15 0 0 1 n/a n/a 1 246
2007 232 8 0 0 1 n/a n/a 2 243
2008 240 8 0 0 3 n/a n/a 3 254
2009 245 7 2 0 2 n/a n/a 1 257
2010 242 4 2 2 2 n/a n/a 1 253
2011 233 5 2 1 1 0 6 0 248
2012 220 4 3 2 0 0 4 0 233
2013 231 4 2 4 0 0 3 0 244
2014 218 6 1 4 0 0 3 0 232
2015 208 5 1 4 0 0 3 0 221
2016 200 5 1 3 1 0 4 0 214
2017 187 5 0 6 1 0 6 0 205
2018 191 4 0 2 0 0 6 0 203
2019 190 8 1 1 0 0 6 0 206
2020 194 3 2 3 0 0 10 0 212
2021 166 1 2 2 0 0 14 0 185
2022 155 0 2 6 1 0 10 0 174
2023 172 3 3 8 1 0 8 0 195

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Breckinridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 362 23.5 15.4 n/a
1990 349 24.0 14.5 n/a
1991 355 23.5 15.1 n/a
1992 363 23.9 15.1 n/a
1993 388 25.4 15.3 n/a
1994 385 19.9 n/a 12.5
1995 398 n/a 0.0 10.3
1996 398 n/a 0.0 10.3
1997 304 n/a 0.0 13.8
1998 311 n/a 0.0 18
1999 285 23.0 12.4 17.2
2000 271 n/a 0.0 18.2
2001 201 19.0 10.6 14.9
2002 207 24.0 8.6 19.8
2003 207 24.0 8.6 19.8
2004 219 21.0 10.4 17.8
2005 234 17.0 13.8 17.9
2006 246 25.0 9.8 24.1
2007 243 20.9 11.6 22
2008 254 15.8 16.1 25.1
2009 257 16.5 15.6 21.5
2010 253 16.5 15.3 26.2
2011 248 16.0 15.5 26.6
2012 233 16.7 13.8 27.9
2013 244 15.8 15.4 23.4
2014 232 14.1 16.3 25
2015 221 17.0 13.0 29.9
2016 214 17.0 12.5 26.2
2017 205 15.5 13.2 24.4
2018 203 14.8 13.6 36
2019 206 14.8 13.8 34.5
2020 212 16.4 12.8 36.8
2021 185 16.5 11.2 n/a
2022 174 15.0 11.5 44.8
2023 195 17.5 11.1 33.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Breckinridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 362 23.5 15.4 n/a
1990 349 24.0 14.5 n/a
1991 355 23.5 15.1 n/a
1992 363 23.9 15.1 n/a
1993 388 25.4 15.3 n/a
1994 385 19.9 n/a 12.5
1995 398 n/a 0.0 10.3
1996 398 n/a 0.0 10.3
1997 304 n/a 0.0 13.8
1998 311 n/a 0.0 18
1999 285 23.0 12.4 17.2
2000 271 n/a 0.0 18.2
2001 201 19.0 10.6 14.9
2002 207 24.0 8.6 19.8
2003 207 24.0 8.6 19.8
2004 219 21.0 10.4 17.8
2005 234 17.0 13.8 17.9
2006 246 25.0 9.8 24.1
2007 243 20.9 11.6 22
2008 254 15.8 16.1 25.1
2009 257 16.5 15.6 21.5
2010 253 16.5 15.3 26.2
2011 248 16.0 15.5 26.6
2012 233 16.7 13.8 27.9
2013 244 15.8 15.4 23.4
2014 232 14.1 16.3 25
2015 221 17.0 13.0 29.9
2016 214 17.0 12.5 26.2
2017 205 15.5 13.2 24.4
2018 203 14.8 13.6 36
2019 206 14.8 13.8 34.5
2020 212 16.4 12.8 36.8
2021 185 16.5 11.2 n/a
2022 174 15.0 11.5 44.8
2023 195 17.5 11.1 33.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Breckinridge Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $530 (5.7%) $8,792 (94.3%) $9,322
2020 $534 (5.5%) $9,088 (94.5%) $9,622
2021 $644 (5.4%) $11,262 (94.6%) $11,907

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Breckinridge Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 259th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 193rd of 1114 Elementary schools
 6.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Breckinridge Elementary)9089.3
 0.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Botetourt County Public Schools)9183.1
 7.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Breckinridge Elementary)7788.9
 11.9%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Botetourt County Public Schools)8284.3
 2.3%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Breckinridge Elementary)8586.2
 1.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Botetourt County Public Schools)9086.1
 3.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Breckinridge Elementary)7782.8
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Botetourt County Public Schools)8386.8
 3.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Breckinridge Elementary)9574.1
 20.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Botetourt County Public Schools)9181.7
 9.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Breckinridge Elementary)9577.8
 17.2%
   5th Grade Science (Botetourt County Public Schools)8575.5
 9.5%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Breckinridge Elementary)9281.5
 10.5%
   5th Grade English Reading (Botetourt County Public Schools)8581.7
 3.3%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students206195
 5.3%
African American83
 62.5%
American Indian01
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic18
 700%
Pacific Islander00
White190172
 9.5%
Two or More Races68
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.5%33.3%
 1.1%


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Students who attend Breckinridge Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Central Academy Middle
High : James River High

In the 2022-23 school year, 195 students attended Breckinridge Elementary.

Students at Breckinridge Elementary are 88% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

Breckinridge Elementary ranks 238th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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