D
Needs Improvement
44/100

Plains Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 225 American Legion Dr, Timberville, VA 22853
Overall
D
44/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 16th 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

44
Repit Score
out of 100
466
Students
enrolled
14.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%16/1002.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs 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 −28 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 proficiency62% (−15 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency67% (−14 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
White67%67%reading -16 pts, math -22 pts3rd percentile (list)
Hispanic70%70%reading +7 pts, math -5 pts46th percentile (list)
Low-income57%57%reading -6 pts, math -17 pts14th 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 225 American Legion Dr
City Timberville
ZIP Code 22853
District 5103390
NCES School ID 510339001508
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 22853

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $64,043
Per Capita Income $27,333
Poverty Rate 5.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.1%
High School or Higher 84.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $201,400
Median Rent $972
Owner-Occupied 71.3%
Renter-Occupied 28.7%
View full data for ZIP 22853 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Plains Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.2%
Female 47.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 75.8%
Hispanic/Latino 14.6%
Two or More Races 6.9%
Black 1.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 466
Teachers (FTE) 31.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Plains Elementary?
Plains Elementary has a Repit School Score of 44 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 Plains Elementary?
Plains Elementary has 466 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1.
What grades does Plains Elementary serve?
Plains Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Plains Elementary receive per student?
Plains Elementary receives $14,845 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Plains Elementary in 22853 ▼
Avg Home Value
$291,698
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,134
1-Year Change
+6.1%
% Renters
28.7%

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