Rustburg Elementary

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Rustburg Elementary ranks 447 th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Rustburg Elementary is a public elementary school in Rustburg, Virginia, serving 461 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Campbell County Public Schools district. The school outperforms the district and state in several key academic areas, with a diverse student population and a relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools.

Rustburg Elementary has a higher percentage of White students (77.01%) and a lower percentage of African American students (10.63%) compared to surrounding schools. Academically, the school excels in mathematics, science, and English reading proficiency, with scores ranging from 72.46% to 85.71% proficient or better. This strong performance is noteworthy given that Rustburg Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students (67.35% to 75.05%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, a higher rate than many nearby schools.

Compared to other schools in the area, Rustburg Elementary generally outperforms its peers, including schools in the Lynchburg City Public Schools district, such as William M. Bass Elementary and Sandusky Elementary, which have lower overall academic performance. Rustburg Elementary's consistent academic performance, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, and its ability to effectively serve diverse student subgroups are notable strengths of the school.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

201 Village Hwy
Rustburg, VA 24588

(434) 332-5215

District: Campbell County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
447^th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,390

Students who attend Rustburg Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Rustburg Middle
High:	Rustburg High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 461

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.0%

African American:

10.6%

Two or more races:

6.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rustburg Elementary ranks better than 59.9% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 3^rd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Campbell County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.3. (See more...)

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Student Body

Compare Details Rustburg Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Campbell County Public Schools District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rustburg Elementary is $7,390, which is the 2^nd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Campbell County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rustburg Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rustburg Elementary 447^th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Rustburg Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Campbell County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Campbell County Public Schools 52^nd of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rustburg Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Rustburg Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile
2005	17.72	984^th	1062	7.3%
2006	26.43	939^th	1071	12.3%
2007	25.01	953^rd	1083	12.0%
2008	46.48	683^rd	1081	36.8%
2009	40.51	778^th	1082	28.1%
2010	56.01	531^st	1113	52.3%
2011	22.79	1020^th	1117	8.7%
2012	17.48	1046^th	1117	6.4%
2013	47.21	642^nd	1120	42.7%
2014	34.96	823^rd	1110	25.9%
2015	53.62	587^th	1100	46.6%
2016	42.91	729^th	1096	33.5%
2017	20.21	976^th	1099	11.2%
2018	27.94	893^rd	1097	18.6%
2019	41.76	740^th	1105	33.0%
2021	52.10	559^th	1103	49.3%
2022	55.11	538^th	1109	51.5%
2023	45.29	661^st	1114	40.7%
2024	63.30	447^th	1114	59.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rustburg Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	65.33	338^th	1036	67.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Rustburg Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	52.08	573^rd	1100	47.9%
2024	66.47	384^th	1098	65.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Rustburg Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	39.71	722^nd	1093	33.9%
2024	57.29	507^th	1101	54.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Rustburg Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.96	286^th	579	50.6%

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Rank History for White students at Rustburg Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	27.78	798^th	984	18.9%
2024	41.24	653^rd	979	33.3%

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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Rustburg Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	507	112	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	620
2002	491	115	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	607
2003	491	115	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	607
2004	469	97	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	-16	552
2005	483	100	1	6	4	n/a	n/a	14	608
2006	481	97	2	12	7	n/a	n/a	2	601
2007	495	94	3	11	10	n/a	n/a	2	615
2008	533	98	1	8	10	n/a	n/a	2	652
2009	505	79	4	10	9	n/a	n/a	3	610
2010	466	60	2	6	5	n/a	n/a	6	545
2011	458	71	0	13	5	0	13	0	560
2012	434	62	1	22	4	0	11	0	534
2013	405	55	3	17	2	0	27	0	509
2014	404	51	4	1	3	0	40	0	503
2015	376	57	5	13	1	0	33	0	485
2016	359	47	4	12	1	0	38	0	461
2017	372	50	5	12	2	0	33	0	474
2018	356	54	3	13	1	0	27	0	454
2019	364	51	3	15	3	0	30	0	466
2020	354	55	2	15	4	1	22	0	453
2021	338	53	1	15	4	1	25	0	437
2022	343	54	1	15	2	0	23	0	438
2023	355	49	1	19	4	1	32	0	461

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rustburg Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	620	39.0	15.9	42.7
2002	607	47.5	12.8	48.3
2003	607	47.5	12.8	48.3
2004	552	43.0	13.2	46.1
2005	608	43.0	14.1	50.7
2006	601	44.0	13.7	44.9
2007	615	48.9	12.6	43.1
2008	652	37.0	17.6	46.3
2009	610	43.0	14.2	48.4
2010	545	37.6	14.4	53.1
2011	560	32.6	17.1	52.5
2012	534	35.4	15.0	53
2013	509	34.9	14.5	50.9
2014	503	30.9	16.2	56.7
2015	485	31.0	15.6	58.6
2016	461	27.0	17.0	61.6
2017	474	25.0	18.9	59.9
2018	454	25.3	17.9	66.3
2019	466	27.0	17.2	67
2020	453	27.0	16.7	65.1
2021	437	24.2	18.0	n/a
2022	438	28.0	15.6	67.4
2023	461	34.0	13.5	75.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rustburg Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	620	39.0	15.9	42.7
2002	607	47.5	12.8	48.3
2003	607	47.5	12.8	48.3
2004	552	43.0	13.2	46.1
2005	608	43.0	14.1	50.7
2006	601	44.0	13.7	44.9
2007	615	48.9	12.6	43.1
2008	652	37.0	17.6	46.3
2009	610	43.0	14.2	48.4
2010	545	37.6	14.4	53.1
2011	560	32.6	17.1	52.5
2012	534	35.4	15.0	53
2013	509	34.9	14.5	50.9
2014	503	30.9	16.2	56.7
2015	485	31.0	15.6	58.6
2016	461	27.0	17.0	61.6
2017	474	25.0	18.9	59.9
2018	454	25.3	17.9	66.3
2019	466	27.0	17.2	67
2020	453	27.0	16.7	65.1
2021	437	24.2	18.0	n/a
2022	438	28.0	15.6	67.4
2023	461	34.0	13.5	75.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Rustburg Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$740 (11.7%)	$5,569 (88.3%)	$6,308
2020	$1,205 (16.4%)	$6,127 (83.6%)	$7,332
2021	$1,229 (16.6%)	$6,160 (83.4%)	$7,390

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rustburg Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 740^th of 1105 Elementary schools	Ranks 661^st of 1114 Elementary schools	7.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rustburg Elementary)	85	82.7	2.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Campbell County Public Schools)	86	77.4	8.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	82	69.1	12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Rustburg Elementary)	65	78.9	13.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Campbell County Public Schools)	74	70.6	3.4%
3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)	71	66.1	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rustburg Elementary)	81	45.8	35.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Campbell County Public Schools)	87	75.5	11.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	83	69.7	13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Rustburg Elementary)	72	60.6	11.4%
4th Grade English Reading (Campbell County Public Schools)	78	75.7	2.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	75	72.7	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rustburg Elementary)	84	77.2	6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Campbell County Public Schools)	86	77.3	8.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Science (Rustburg Elementary)	73	67.1	5.9%
5th Grade Science (Campbell County Public Schools)	83	72.4	10.6%
5th Grade Science (Virginia)	79	66	13%
5th Grade English Reading (Rustburg Elementary)	70	72.2	2.2%
5th Grade English Reading (Campbell County Public Schools)	76	72.5	3.5%
5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	78	71.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	466	461	1.1%
African American	51	49	3.9%
American Indian	3	4	33.3%
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	15	19	26.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	364	355	2.5%
Two or More Races	30	32	6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67%	75.1%	8.1%

Schools Near Rustburg Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Mathematics (2024)			SOL Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)			SOL VA Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	SOL VA Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rustburg Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	201 Village Hwy	Rustburg	24588	Campbell County	Campbell County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 332-5215	461	34	13.5	75.1%	355 (77.0%)	49 (10.6%)	19 (4.1%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (6.9%)	63.3	447^th of 1114 public elementary schools	59.9%		45.3	661^st of 1114 public elementary schools	40.7%	214	85.7	80.3	72.5	76.8	66.1	80.3	72.5	67.2		$7,390	$1,229	$6,160
Yellow Branch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	377 Dennis Riddle Dr	Rustburg	24588	Campbell County	Campbell County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 821-1021	573	41	13.9	74.3%	420 (73.3%)	67 (11.7%)	36 (6.3%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (7.9%)	58.6	502^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	54.9%		55.6	543^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	51.3%	41	71.6	66.7	73.7	77.6	67.9	73.3	80.3	72.0		$7,103	$710	$6,394
Leesville Road Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	25 Lewis Way	Lynchburg	24502	Lynchburg city	Campbell County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 239-0303	625	44	14.2	73.9%	381 (61.0%)	82 (13.1%)	87 (13.9%)	21 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (8.6%)	62.7	458^th of 1114 public elementary schools	58.9%		71.3	328^th of 1114 public elementary schools	70.6%	130	68.0	78.1	79.6	80.6	58.0	75.0	77.6	84.2		$6,278	$506	$5,771
Sheffield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	115 Kenwood Place	Lynchburg	24502	Lynchburg city	Lynchburg City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 515-5290	445	30	14.8	91.2%	117 (26.3%)	204 (45.8%)	69 (15.5%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (11.2%)	17.4	963^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	13.6%		22.3	916^th of 1114 public elementary schools	17.8%	47	62.5	46.3	51.9	64.7	42.6	51.5	53.9	55.7	28.3	$9,931	$1,245	$8,687
Heritage Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	501 Leesville Rd	Lynchburg	24502	Lynchburg city	Lynchburg City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 515-5230	475	36	13.1	89.9%	112 (23.6%)	238 (50.1%)	34 (7.2%)	22 (4.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (13.9%)	14.1	987^th of 1114 public elementary schools	11.4%		13.8	993^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	10.9%	6	62.5	49.2	28.2	48.6	58.9	62.1	45.1	44.1	35.8	$8,145	$903	$7,242
Concord Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9339 Village Hwy	Concord	24538	Campbell County	Campbell County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 993-2257	432	25	17.2	74.1%	341 (78.9%)	43 (10.0%)	11 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.6%)	61.5	472^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	57.6%		58.4	499^th of 1114 public elementary schools	55.2%	27	77.9	84.3	78.5	73.9	64.7	72.6	73.9	70.0		$8,051	$1,544	$6,507
William M. Bass Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1730 Seabury Ave	Lynchburg	24501	Lynchburg city	Lynchburg City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 515-5200	175	16	10.9	91.4%	27 (15.4%)	103 (58.9%)	16 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (16.6%)	47.7	644^th of 1114 public elementary schools	42.2%		59.6	483^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	56.6%	161	78.3	64.3	65.4	61.5	63.6	70.4	73.1	51.9	88.0	$10,751	$1,130	$9,622
Tomahawk Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	155 Bee Drive	Lynchburg	24502	Lynchburg city	Campbell County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 237-4090	685	44	15.5	73.9%	449 (65.5%)	97 (14.2%)	75 (10.9%)	15 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (7.2%)	68.5	376^th of 1114 public elementary schools	66.2%		71.5	326^th of 1114 public elementary schools	70.7%	50	84.7	79.4	79.4	71.1	69.1	75.5	80.0	82.2		$5,625	$441	$5,184
Sandusky Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5828 Apache Ln	Lynchburg	24502	Lynchburg city	Lynchburg City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 515-5280	352	23	15.6	91.2%	90 (25.6%)	166 (47.2%)	48 (13.6%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (12.2%)	30.3	839^th of 1114 public elementary schools	24.7%		23.7	901^st of 1114 public elementary schools	19.1%	62	66.7	63.8	56.4	47.3	67.4	63.2	58.2	56.4	61.1	$7,771	$986	$6,785
Perrymont Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	409 Perrymont Ave	Lynchburg	24502	Lynchburg city	Lynchburg City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 515-5250	337	26	12.9	95.0%	95 (28.2%)	178 (52.8%)	18 (5.3%)	8 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (11.3%)	17.1	967^th of 1114 public elementary schools	13.2%		16.6	961^st of 1114 public elementary schools	13.7%	6	60.0	41.2	64.3	50.0	47.9	40.0	55.6	34.0	75.0	$9,398	$1,330	$8,068

Frequently Asked Questions about Rustburg Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Rustburg Elementary?

Students at Rustburg Elementary are 77% White, 11% African American, 7% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

How many students attend Rustburg Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 461 students attended Rustburg Elementary.

Is Rustburg Elementary a good school?

Rustburg Elementary ranks 447^th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Rustburg Elementary attend?

Students who attend Rustburg Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rustburg Middle
High : Rustburg High

What district is Rustburg Elementary in?

Campbell County Public Schools

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