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South River Elementary

2101 Elm Ave, Grottoes, VA 24441Rockingham County Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
316
Students
Total enrolled
$14,845
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
14.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 11% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 316 students in grades PK–05 in Grottoes, Virginia.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,845 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

South River Elementary is a mid-sized elementary in Grottoes, Virginia, serving grades PK–05 with 316 students. The district invests $14,845 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 52% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at South River Elementary

316
Total Students
14.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
52%
Free Lunch
22
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution142 male · 174 female
45%
55%
Male 45%Female 55%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility52%
National avg 52% · 163 students
Student Composition
73%
16%
White73%
Hispanic / Latino16%
Black5%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 510339000954

Academic Outcomes at South River Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 55th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 24441

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,845Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,845
State avg
$16,302
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,532
Student Support$2,821
Administration$1,781
Operations$2,227
Other$1,485
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,845 spent per student, an estimated $6,576 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
46%
41%
State government
46.3%
Local (property tax)
40.9%
Federal programs
12.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Cub Run ElementaryPeak View ElementaryJohn W. Wayland ElementaryJohn C. Myers Elementary
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Middle
WILBUR S. PENCE MIDDLEJ. FRANK HILLYARD MIDDLEELKTON MIDDLEMONTEVIDEO MIDDLE
↓
High School
TURNER ASHBY HIGHSPOTSWOOD HIGHBROADWAY HIGHEAST ROCKINGHAM HIGH
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyRockingham County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictRockingham County Public Schools →
Phone: (540)249-4001
NCES ID: 510339000954
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Grottoes seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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High
BROADWAY HIGH
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High
EAST ROCKINGHAM HIGH
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Elem
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Mid
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Mid
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665 students · 06–08
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Mid
ELKTON MIDDLE
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District School Rankings
Location
2101 Elm Ave, Grottoes, VA 24441
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.