Serving 361 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rural Retreat Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 361 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Rural Retreat Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rural Retreat Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Rural Retreat Elementary School?
361 students attend Rural Retreat Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Rural Retreat Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rural Retreat Elementary School?
Rural Retreat Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rural Retreat Elementary School offer ?
Rural Retreat Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rural Retreat Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 361 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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