Sontag Elementary

Summary:

Sontag Elementary is a public elementary school in Rocky Mount, Virginia, serving 241 students in grades PK-5. The school stands out for its diverse student population, strong academic performance in mathematics, and high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Sontag Elementary has a more racially diverse student body compared to nearby schools, with 62.24% White, 9.96% African American, 12.86% Hispanic, and 14.94% two or more races. Academically, the school's 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students outperformed the district and state averages in mathematics proficiency, with 78.13% of 3rd-graders proficient or better. However, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, and its performance varies across different student subgroups, with White students performing particularly low.

While Sontag Elementary has demonstrated strengths, the nearby Boones Mill Elementary and Dudley Elementary also show high levels of achievement. Additionally, Sontag Elementary serves a population with significant economic challenges, with 75.93% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may impact the school's resources and support services.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3101 Sontag Rd
       Rocky Mount, VA  24151


(540) 483-5667

District: Franklin County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
589th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,371 Help


Students who attend Sontag Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Benjamin Franklin Middle
High:    Franklin County High

Student/teacher ratio:  8.9 Help
Number of students:  216

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.4%
Two or more races:
13.9%
Hispanic:
13.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.9% Help


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Compare Details Sontag Elementary ranks worse than 52.9% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 9th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Franklin County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.7. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Sontag Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (63.4%), two or more races (13.9%), Hispanic (13%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sontag Elementary is 8.9, which is the 2nd best among 12 elementary schools in the Franklin County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sontag Elementary is $11,371, which is the 5th highest among 12 elementary schools in the Franklin County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sontag Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sontag Elementary 589th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Sontag Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Franklin County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin County Public Schools 38th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sontag Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sontag Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 80.99 122nd 1062 88.5%
2006 75.77 186th 1071 82.6%
2007 61.07 419th 1083 61.3%
2008 56.18 508th 1081 53.0%
2009 76.09 169th 1082 84.4%
2010 72.33 224th 1113 79.9%
2011 75.84 192nd 1117 82.8%
2012 63.48 380th 1117 66.0%
2013 57.09 484th 1120 56.8%
2014 65.88 351st 1110 68.4%
2015 53.91 585th 1100 46.8%
2016 44.54 712th 1096 35.0%
2017 56.39 522nd 1099 52.5%
2018 40.08 769th 1097 29.9%
2019 62.83 459th 1105 58.5%
2021 76.55 258th 1103 76.6%
2022 66.10 396th 1109 64.3%
2023 39.68 727th 1114 34.7%
2024 51.70 589th 1114 47.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sontag Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 61.09 403rd 1036 61.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Sontag Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.97 711th 1100 35.4%
2024 48.24 625th 1098 43.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Sontag Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.41 702nd 1093 35.8%
2024 53.15 547th 1101 50.3%
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Rank History for White students at Sontag Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.68 900th 984 8.5%
2024 37.75 703rd 979 28.2%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Sontag Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 283 283
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 263 263
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 267 267
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 273 273
1993 174 86 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1994 180 82 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 262
1995 215 89 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1996 215 89 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1997 222 97 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 320
1998 209 90 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1999 216 75 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 296
2000 229 85 0 5 0 n/a n/a -4 315
2001 221 84 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 314
2002 238 95 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 337
2003 238 95 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 337
2004 217 87 4 9 1 n/a n/a 0 318
2005 227 96 2 17 2 n/a n/a 0 344
2006 218 96 2 11 4 n/a n/a 0 331
2007 231 113 1 19 2 n/a n/a 1 367
2008 225 102 1 21 5 n/a n/a 1 355
2009 221 88 1 25 2 n/a n/a 2 339
2010 218 86 1 20 1 n/a n/a 0 326
2011 214 74 2 21 2 1 0 0 314
2012 206 60 0 22 0 0 32 0 320
2013 204 44 0 27 1 0 34 0 310
2014 211 56 0 27 0 0 31 0 325
2015 231 47 0 35 0 0 30 0 343
2016 239 52 0 39 0 0 32 0 362
2017 208 51 0 36 0 0 35 0 330
2018 213 55 0 42 0 0 42 0 352
2019 198 56 0 46 0 0 43 0 343
2020 153 34 0 43 1 0 40 0 271
2021 136 20 0 40 0 0 33 0 229
2022 127 21 1 39 0 0 31 0 219
2023 150 24 0 31 0 0 36 0 241
2024 137 20 1 28 0 0 30 0 216

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 Sontag Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 283 16.7 16.9 n/a
1990 263 16.5 15.9 n/a
1991 267 16.6 16.0 n/a
1992 273 16.9 16.1 n/a
1993 260 16.7 15.6 n/a
1994 262 14.2 n/a 44.3
1995 304 n/a 0.0 44.4
1996 304 n/a 0.0 44.4
1997 320 n/a 0.0 52.2
1998 301 n/a 0.0 55.5
1999 296 17.1 17.3 59.5
2000 315 n/a 0.0 56.1
2001 314 20.6 15.2 57
2002 337 28.6 11.8 59.1
2003 337 28.6 11.8 59.1
2004 318 26.6 12.0 60.7
2005 344 23.0 15.0 63.7
2006 331 29.0 11.4 63.1
2007 367 27.7 13.2 64.8
2008 355 22.6 15.7 64.7
2009 339 23.6 14.4 74.2
2010 326 25.0 13.0 70.9
2011 314 23.0 13.6 73.9
2012 320 20.5 15.6 73.4
2013 310 20.4 15.1 74.2
2014 325 22.0 14.7 72.6
2015 343 23.0 14.9 84.8
2016 362 23.0 15.7 85.9
2017 330 25.5 12.9 85.5
2018 352 27.0 13.0 83.8
2019 343 27.2 12.5 84.3
2020 271 23.1 11.6 84.9
2021 229 22.0 10.4 n/a
2022 219 18.0 12.1 98.6
2023 241 22.2 10.8 75.9
2024 216 24.2 8.9 76.9

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 Sontag Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 283 16.7 16.9 n/a
1990 263 16.5 15.9 n/a
1991 267 16.6 16.0 n/a
1992 273 16.9 16.1 n/a
1993 260 16.7 15.6 n/a
1994 262 14.2 n/a 44.3
1995 304 n/a 0.0 44.4
1996 304 n/a 0.0 44.4
1997 320 n/a 0.0 52.2
1998 301 n/a 0.0 55.5
1999 296 17.1 17.3 59.5
2000 315 n/a 0.0 56.1
2001 314 20.6 15.2 57
2002 337 28.6 11.8 59.1
2003 337 28.6 11.8 59.1
2004 318 26.6 12.0 60.7
2005 344 23.0 15.0 63.7
2006 331 29.0 11.4 63.1
2007 367 27.7 13.2 64.8
2008 355 22.6 15.7 64.7
2009 339 23.6 14.4 74.2
2010 326 25.0 13.0 70.9
2011 314 23.0 13.6 73.9
2012 320 20.5 15.6 73.4
2013 310 20.4 15.1 74.2
2014 325 22.0 14.7 72.6
2015 343 23.0 14.9 84.8
2016 362 23.0 15.7 85.9
2017 330 25.5 12.9 85.5
2018 352 27.0 13.0 83.8
2019 343 27.2 12.5 84.3
2020 271 23.1 11.6 84.9
2021 229 22.0 10.4 n/a
2022 219 18.0 12.1 98.6
2023 241 22.2 10.8 75.9
2024 216 24.2 8.9 76.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sontag Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $876 (10.5%) $7,442 (89.5%) $8,318
2020 $439 (4.2%) $9,967 (95.8%) $10,406
2021 $1,750 (15.4%) $9,622 (84.6%) $11,371

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sontag Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 459th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 727th of 1114 Elementary schools
 23.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sontag Elementary)8355.9
 27.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Franklin County Public Schools)8975.2
 13.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Sontag Elementary)7950
 29%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Franklin County Public Schools)7470.1
 3.9%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sontag Elementary)8969.2
 19.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Franklin County Public Schools)8777.3
 9.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Sontag Elementary)7774.4
 2.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Franklin County Public Schools)7973.8
 5.2%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sontag Elementary)8371
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Franklin County Public Schools)8682.1
 3.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Sontag Elementary)8554.8
 30.2%
   5th Grade Science (Franklin County Public Schools)8368.4
 14.6%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Sontag Elementary)8364.5
 18.5%
   5th Grade English Reading (Franklin County Public Schools)8274
 8%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students343241
 29.7%
African American5624
 57.1%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic4631
 32.6%
Pacific Islander00
White198150
 24.2%
Two or More Races4336
 16.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.3%75.9%
 8.3%


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Sontag Elementary ranks 589th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 216 students attended Sontag Elementary.

Students who attend Sontag Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Benjamin Franklin Middle
High : Franklin County High

Students at Sontag Elementary are 63% White, 14% Two or more races, 13% Hispanic, 9% African American.


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