A+
Excellent
96/100

Watauga Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 23181 Watauga Rd, Abingdon, VA 24211
Overall
A+
96/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
2.3 grade levels above the U.S. average · 96th percentile in Virginia
Growth
A
Students gain 1.38 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 83rd percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Virginia for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Virginia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

96
Repit Score
out of 100
568
Students
enrolled
15.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%96/1002.3 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%83/100Students gain 1.38 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.95 in 2009–19; 98th percentile in Virginia (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 75% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +54 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Virginia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency94% (+17 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency98% (+17 pts vs. state avg 81%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Virginia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White98%98%reading +15 pts, math +9 pts100th percentile (list)
Low-income92%98%reading +29 pts, math +24 pts99th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 23181 Watauga Rd
City Abingdon
ZIP Code 24211
District 5103900
NCES School ID 510390001986
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 24211

Understanding the community around Watauga Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $80,952
Per Capita Income $42,263
Poverty Rate 1.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 38.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.6%
High School or Higher 92.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $265,100
Median Rent $881
Owner-Occupied 84.8%
Renter-Occupied 15.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Watauga Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 88.9%
Hispanic/Latino 3.2%
Two or More Races 4.1%
Asian 2.8%
Black 1.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 568
Teachers (FTE) 36.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Watauga Elementary?
Watauga Elementary has a Repit School Score of 96 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Watauga Elementary?
Watauga Elementary has 568 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1.
What grades does Watauga Elementary serve?
Watauga Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Watauga Elementary receive per student?
Watauga Elementary receives $13,936 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Watauga Elementary in 24211 ▼
Avg Home Value
$345,112
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,062
1-Year Change
+3.9%
% Renters
15.2%

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026