Summary:
Zip code 24430 in Craigsville, Virginia, is served by a single elementary school, Craigsville Elementary, which enrolls 117 students in grades PK–5 and is part of Augusta County Public Schools. This small, rural school stands out for its 100% free/reduced lunch rate, meaning every student comes from an economically disadvantaged household, and for its very low student-teacher ratio of 9.7.
Academically, Craigsville Elementary consistently trails both its district and the state of Virginia on SOL assessments. In the most recent data (2025–2026), only 56% of 3rd graders passed math, compared to 75% districtwide and 74% statewide, while 5th grade reading proficiency was 50%, a full 22 points below the state average. The school's closest performance was in 4th grade Virginia Studies, where it finished just 4 points behind the district. Its statewide ranking has declined steadily, from the 23rd percentile in 2023–2024 to the 13th percentile in 2025–2026, and it carries a 1-star rating. No subject shows consistent strength, but the largest gaps are most often in 5th grade science and 5th grade reading.
Despite these outcomes, the school spends a substantial $16,165 per pupil and maintains small class sizes, which suggests the challenges are tied more to concentrated poverty and small cohort sizes than to staffing or resources. Chronic absenteeism sits at 14.9%, essentially equal to the district and state averages, indicating attendance is not the primary obstacle. With only 117 students spread across seven grade levels, tested cohorts are very small, so year-to-year proficiency rates can swing sharply with just a few students. For parents, the key takeaway is that Craigsville Elementary offers a caring, well-resourced environment with close adult attention, but academic proficiency remains well below state averages and has been declining relative to other Virginia elementary schools.
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