Windy Gap Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 465 Truman Hill Road
       Hardy, VA  24101


(540) 719-2809

District: Franklin County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
297th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,835 Help


Students who attend Windy Gap Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Benjamin Franklin Middle
High:    Franklin County High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  281

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.7%
Hispanic:
6.4%
Two or more races:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.4% Help


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Compare Details Windy Gap Elementary ranks better than 73.3% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 4th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Franklin County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.92. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.7%), Hispanic (6.4%), two or more races (5.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Windy Gap Elementary is 14. 10 elementary schools in the Franklin County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Windy Gap Elementary is $7,835, which is the lowest among 12 elementary schools in the Franklin County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Windy Gap Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Windy Gap Elementary 297th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Windy Gap Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Franklin County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin County Public Schools 37th of 131 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Windy Gap Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Windy Gap Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 49.44 656th 1113 41.1%
2011 46.28 688th 1117 38.4%
2012 70.45 272nd 1117 75.6%
2013 69.86 307th 1120 72.6%
2014 67.53 329th 1110 70.4%
2015 55.92 550th 1100 50.0%
2016 56.11 530th 1096 51.6%
2017 73.68 243rd 1099 77.9%
2018 62.94 432nd 1097 60.6%
2019 68.65 350th 1105 68.3%
2021 79.19 216th 1103 80.4%
2022 65.86 400th 1109 63.9%
2023 72.92 297th 1114 73.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Windy Gap Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.38 327th 1100 70.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Windy Gap Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.11 287th 1093 73.7%
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Rank History for White students at Windy Gap Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.96 518th 984 47.4%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Sunday, September 8, 2013

Open Quote I have never been to Windy Gap Elementary or met any of the Administrators or teachers who occupy the building but I do know my Grandson who recently transferred from an outstanding school in Sumter South Carolina to Windy Gap. As a school administrator myself who has been teaching for more than 19 years I know that a child's first few days in a school make all the difference in their educational experience. Before my grandson even enrolled I visited the school website and checked out the test scores and school rankings. The website was a great view into the school and the many activities that students have access. I also looked at the school's test scores which were good but not stellar, however as an educator I know most of those scores are an aggregate of both struggling students as well as the brightest students. What convinced me that this was a definite "5" was how my grandson was received, not as an additional student to be served but as an important part of this school. His teacher Ms. Angel greeted him warmly and made his transition from one school to another, a traumatic event in the life of a 9 year old, a happy and positive experience. I have since received many phone calls about good grades, and a wonderful teacher. While my experience in this school is limited my grandson is happy and thriving... and that is good enough for a loving grandfather. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Windy Gap Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 290 13 0 8 2 n/a n/a 0 313
2011 292 4 0 8 2 0 7 0 313
2012 285 3 0 5 0 0 9 0 302
2013 288 5 0 13 0 0 14 0 320
2014 295 6 1 10 1 0 10 0 323
2015 324 4 0 11 1 0 6 0 346
2016 296 6 0 17 1 0 6 0 326
2017 295 7 0 16 1 0 7 0 326
2018 303 5 1 14 0 0 10 0 333
2019 269 5 1 14 0 1 11 0 301
2020 268 5 2 14 0 1 12 0 302
2021 233 5 3 15 0 1 20 0 277
2022 239 6 3 20 0 0 14 0 282
2023 238 7 3 18 0 0 15 0 281

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 Windy Gap Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 313 20.5 15.2 43.8
2011 313 18.5 16.8 34.5
2012 302 18.5 16.2 42.7
2013 320 21.9 14.5 39.4
2014 323 20.5 15.7 44
2015 346 20.0 17.3 40.2
2016 326 21.0 15.5 39.3
2017 326 21.5 15.1 36.2
2018 333 21.5 15.4 44.1
2019 301 22.5 13.3 45.5
2020 302 21.5 14.0 50
2021 277 20.5 13.5 n/a
2022 282 20.5 13.7 53.5
2023 281 20.0 14.0 75.4

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 Windy Gap Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 313 20.5 15.2 43.8
2011 313 18.5 16.8 34.5
2012 302 18.5 16.2 42.7
2013 320 21.9 14.5 39.4
2014 323 20.5 15.7 44
2015 346 20.0 17.3 40.2
2016 326 21.0 15.5 39.3
2017 326 21.5 15.1 36.2
2018 333 21.5 15.4 44.1
2019 301 22.5 13.3 45.5
2020 302 21.5 14.0 50
2021 277 20.5 13.5 n/a
2022 282 20.5 13.7 53.5
2023 281 20.0 14.0 75.4

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 Windy Gap Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $897 (11.3%) $7,072 (88.7%) $7,969
2020 $76 (1.1%) $6,704 (98.9%) $6,780
2021 $243 (3.1%) $7,592 (96.9%) $7,835

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Windy Gap Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 350th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 297th of 1114 Elementary schools
 5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Windy Gap Elementary)9581
 14.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Franklin County Public Schools)8975.2
 13.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Windy Gap Elementary)8178.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Franklin County Public Schools)7470.1
 3.9%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Windy Gap Elementary)8384.6
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Franklin County Public Schools)8777.3
 9.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Windy Gap Elementary)8171.8
 9.2%
   4th Grade English Reading (Franklin County Public Schools)7973.8
 5.2%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Windy Gap Elementary)8880
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Franklin County Public Schools)8682.1
 3.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Windy Gap Elementary)8674
 12%
   5th Grade Science (Franklin County Public Schools)8368.4
 14.6%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Windy Gap Elementary)8182
 1%
   5th Grade English Reading (Franklin County Public Schools)8274
 8%
   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 Students301281
 6.6%
African American57
 40%
American Indian00
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic1418
 28.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White269238
 11.5%
Two or More Races1115
 36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.5%75.4%
 29.9%


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Windy Gap Elementary ranks 297th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 281 students attended Windy Gap Elementary.

Students who attend Windy Gap Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Benjamin Franklin Middle
High : Franklin County High

Students at Windy Gap Elementary are 85% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.


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