D
Needs Improvement
47/100

Natural Bridge Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 42 Natural Bridge School Rd., Natural Bridge Station, VA 24479
Overall
D
47/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 19th 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

47
Repit Score
out of 100
247
Students
enrolled
10.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%19/1001.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%88/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 98% 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 −9 points worse 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 proficiency82% (+5 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency92% (+11 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 pts59th percentile (list)
Low-income82%92%reading +19 pts, math +18 pts95th 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 42 Natural Bridge School Rd.
City Natural Bridge Station
ZIP Code 24479
District 5103370
NCES School ID 510337001486
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 24479

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $74,034
Per Capita Income $42,464
Poverty Rate 8.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.6%
High School or Higher 90.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $342,000
Median Rent N/A
Owner-Occupied 94.4%
Renter-Occupied 5.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Natural Bridge Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 74.1%
Two or More Races 14.6%
Hispanic/Latino 6.1%
Black 4.9%
Asian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 247
Teachers (FTE) 24.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Natural Bridge Elementary?
Natural Bridge Elementary has a Repit School Score of 47 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Natural Bridge Elementary?
Natural Bridge Elementary has 247 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1.
What grades does Natural Bridge Elementary serve?
Natural Bridge Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Natural Bridge Elementary receive per student?
Natural Bridge Elementary receives $16,269 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Natural Bridge Elementary in 24479 ▼
Avg Home Value
$397,517
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,143
1-Year Change
+9.4%
% Renters
5.6%

Other Schools in 24479

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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