B
Good
73/100

John M. Gandy Elementary

📚 03 – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 201 Archie Cannon Drive, Ashland, VA 23005
Overall
B
73/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 54th percentile in Virginia
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

73
Repit Score
out of 100
307
Students
enrolled
11.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%54/1000.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

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 proficiency69% (−8 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency85% (+4 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
White82%92%reading -1 pts, math +3 pts55th percentile (list)
Black42%72%reading -20 pts, math +1 pts16th percentile (list)
Hispanic55%77%reading -8 pts, math +3 pts30th percentile (list)
Low-income52%72%reading -11 pts, math -2 pts21st 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 201 Archie Cannon Drive
City Ashland
ZIP Code 23005
District 5101830
NCES School ID 510183000771
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 23005

Understanding the community around John M. Gandy Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $86,136
Per Capita Income $42,724
Poverty Rate 7.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 43.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.9%
High School or Higher 91.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $359,500
Median Rent $1,228
Owner-Occupied 72.5%
Renter-Occupied 27.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for John M. Gandy Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 52.4%
Hispanic/Latino 22.5%
Black 16.9%
Two or More Races 6.5%
Asian 1.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 307
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for John M. Gandy Elementary?
John M. Gandy Elementary has a Repit School Score of 73 out of 100, earning a grade of B. 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 John M. Gandy Elementary?
John M. Gandy Elementary has 307 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1.
What grades does John M. Gandy Elementary serve?
John M. Gandy Elementary serves grades 03 – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does John M. Gandy Elementary receive per student?
John M. Gandy Elementary receives $13,555 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around John M. Gandy Elementary in 23005 ▼
Avg Home Value
$458,785
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,855
1-Year Change
+7.6%
% Renters
27.5%

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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