D
Needs Improvement
49/100

Riverheads Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 239 Don Hanger Circle, Staunton, VA 24401
Overall
D
49/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 52nd percentile in Virginia
Growth
D
Students gain 0.72 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 11th percentile
Resources
B+
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

49
Repit Score
out of 100
721
Students
enrolled
16.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%52/1000.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%11/100Students gain 0.72 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.77 in 2009–19; 10th percentile in Virginia (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 73% 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 +8 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 proficiency75% (−2 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency87% (+6 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
White77%87%reading -6 pts, math -2 pts27th percentile (list)
Low-income67%77%reading +4 pts, math +3 pts53rd 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 239 Don Hanger Circle
City Staunton
ZIP Code 24401
District 5100300
NCES School ID 510030000128
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 24401

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $60,655
Per Capita Income $35,577
Poverty Rate 6.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 28.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.2%
High School or Higher 91.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $236,100
Median Rent $964
Owner-Occupied 63.4%
Renter-Occupied 36.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Riverheads Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 89.0%
Two or More Races 5.1%
Hispanic/Latino 3.2%
Black 2.1%
Asian 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 721
Teachers (FTE) 44.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Riverheads Elementary?
Riverheads Elementary has a Repit School Score of 49 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 Riverheads Elementary?
Riverheads Elementary has 721 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1.
What grades does Riverheads Elementary serve?
Riverheads Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Riverheads Elementary receive per student?
Riverheads Elementary receives $14,259 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Riverheads Elementary in 24401 ▼
Avg Home Value
$320,164
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,566
1-Year Change
+7.9%
% Renters
36.6%

Other Schools in 24401

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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