Windy Gap Elementary

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Windy Gap Elementary ranks 342 nd of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Windy Gap Elementary is a public elementary school in Hardy, Virginia, serving 281 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Franklin County Public Schools district, which is ranked 38 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 4-star rating.

Windy Gap Elementary stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics and science. The school outperforms the district and state averages in standardized test scores, with 89.74% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in SOL/Mathematics, compared to 78.34% for the district and 71.16% for the state. In 5th-grade science, 84.62% of Windy Gap students were proficient or better, surpassing the district's 72.69% and the state's 67.26%. Despite having a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, ranging from 53.55% to 75.44% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Windy Gap Elementary ranks 220 out of 1,036 Virginia elementary schools, earning a 4-star rating.

Compared to nearby schools, Windy Gap Elementary's academic performance is generally stronger than Boones Mill Elementary and Burnt Chimney Elementary, which are also part of the Franklin County Public Schools district. However, some schools in the Roanoke County Public Schools district, such as Mount Pleasant Elementary and Penn Forest Elementary, outperform Windy Gap Elementary in certain academic areas, particularly in the upper elementary grades.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

465 Truman Hill Road
Hardy, VA 24101

(540) 719-2809

District: Franklin County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
342^nd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,835

Students who attend Windy Gap Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Benjamin Franklin Middle
High:	Franklin County High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 281

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.7%

Hispanic:

6.4%

Two or more races:

5.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Windy Gap Elementary ranks better than 69.3% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 4^th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Franklin County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.84. (See more...)

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

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

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Windy Gap Elementary is $7,835, which is the lowest among 12 elementary schools in the Franklin County Public Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Windy Gap Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Windy Gap Elementary 342^nd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Windy Gap Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Franklin County Public Schools:

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

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Rank History for Windy Gap Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Windy Gap Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile
2010	49.44	656^th	1113	41.1%
2011	46.28	688^th	1117	38.4%
2012	70.45	272^nd	1117	75.6%
2013	69.86	307^th	1120	72.6%
2014	67.53	329^th	1110	70.4%
2015	55.92	550^th	1100	50.0%
2016	56.11	530^th	1096	51.6%
2017	73.68	243^rd	1099	77.9%
2018	62.94	432^nd	1097	60.6%
2019	68.65	350^th	1105	68.3%
2021	79.19	216^th	1103	80.4%
2022	65.86	400^th	1109	63.9%
2023	72.92	297^th	1114	73.3%
2024	70.84	342^nd	1114	69.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Windy Gap Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	72.77	220^th	1036	78.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Windy Gap Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	69.38	327^th	1100	70.3%
2024	70.02	336^th	1098	69.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Windy Gap Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	72.11	287^th	1093	73.7%
2024	73.68	282^nd	1101	74.4%

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Rank History for White students at Windy Gap Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	51.96	518^th	984	47.4%
2024	49.80	562^nd	979	42.6%

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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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by a parent
Sunday, September 8, 2013

I have never been to Windy Gap Elementary or met any of the Administrators or teachers who occupy the building but I do know my Grandson who recently transferred from an outstanding school in Sumter South Carolina to Windy Gap. As a school administrator myself who has been teaching for more than 19 years I know that a child's first few days in a school make all the difference in their educational experience. Before my grandson even enrolled I visited the school website and checked out the test scores and school rankings. The website was a great view into the school and the many activities that students have access. I also looked at the school's test scores which were good but not stellar, however as an educator I know most of those scores are an aggregate of both struggling students as well as the brightest students. What convinced me that this was a definite "5" was how my grandson was received, not as an additional student to be served but as an important part of this school. His teacher Ms. Angel greeted him warmly and made his transition from one school to another, a traumatic event in the life of a 9 year old, a happy and positive experience. I have since received many phone calls about good grades, and a wonderful teacher. While my experience in this school is limited my grandson is happy and thriving... and that is good enough for a loving grandfather. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Windy Gap Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	290	13	0	8	2	n/a	n/a	313
2011	292	4	0	8	2	0	7	313
2012	285	3	0	5	0	0	9	302
2013	288	5	0	13	0	0	14	320
2014	295	6	1	10	1	0	10	323
2015	324	4	0	11	1	0	6	346
2016	296	6	0	17	1	0	6	326
2017	295	7	0	16	1	0	7	326
2018	303	5	1	14	0	0	10	333
2019	269	5	1	14	0	1	11	301
2020	268	5	2	14	0	1	12	302
2021	233	5	3	15	0	1	20	277
2022	239	6	3	20	0	0	14	282
2023	238	7	3	18	0	0	15	281

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

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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 Windy Gap Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	313	20.5	15.2	43.8
2011	313	18.5	16.8	34.5
2012	302	18.5	16.2	42.7
2013	320	21.9	14.5	39.4
2014	323	20.5	15.7	44
2015	346	20.0	17.3	40.2
2016	326	21.0	15.5	39.3
2017	326	21.5	15.1	36.2
2018	333	21.5	15.4	44.1
2019	301	22.5	13.3	45.5
2020	302	21.5	14.0	50
2021	277	20.5	13.5	n/a
2022	282	20.5	13.7	53.5
2023	281	20.0	14.0	75.4

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 Windy Gap Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	313	20.5	15.2	43.8
2011	313	18.5	16.8	34.5
2012	302	18.5	16.2	42.7
2013	320	21.9	14.5	39.4
2014	323	20.5	15.7	44
2015	346	20.0	17.3	40.2
2016	326	21.0	15.5	39.3
2017	326	21.5	15.1	36.2
2018	333	21.5	15.4	44.1
2019	301	22.5	13.3	45.5
2020	302	21.5	14.0	50
2021	277	20.5	13.5	n/a
2022	282	20.5	13.7	53.5
2023	281	20.0	14.0	75.4

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 Windy Gap Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$897 (11.3%)	$7,072 (88.7%)	$7,969
2020	$76 (1.1%)	$6,704 (98.9%)	$6,780
2021	$243 (3.1%)	$7,592 (96.9%)	$7,835

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Windy Gap Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 350^th of 1105 Elementary schools	Ranks 297^th of 1114 Elementary schools	5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Windy Gap Elementary)	95	81	14.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Franklin County Public Schools)	89	75.2	13.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	82	69.1	12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Windy Gap Elementary)	81	78.6	2.4%
3rd Grade English Reading (Franklin County Public Schools)	74	70.1	3.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)	71	66.1	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Windy Gap Elementary)	83	84.6	1.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Franklin County Public Schools)	87	77.3	9.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	83	69.7	13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Windy Gap Elementary)	81	71.8	9.2%
4th Grade English Reading (Franklin County Public Schools)	79	73.8	5.2%
4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	75	72.7	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Windy Gap Elementary)	88	80	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Franklin County Public Schools)	86	82.1	3.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Science (Windy Gap Elementary)	86	74	12%
5th Grade Science (Franklin County Public Schools)	83	68.4	14.6%
5th Grade Science (Virginia)	79	66	13%
5th Grade English Reading (Windy Gap Elementary)	81	82	1%
5th Grade English Reading (Franklin County Public Schools)	82	74	8%
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	301	281	6.6%
African American	5	7	40%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	14	18	28.6%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	269	238	11.5%
Two or More Races	11	15	36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.5%	75.4%	29.9%

Schools Near Windy Gap 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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Windy Gap Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	465 Truman Hill Road	Hardy	24101	Franklin County	Franklin County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 719-2809	281	20	14.0	75.4%	238 (84.7%)	7 (2.5%)	18 (6.4%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.3%)	70.8	342^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	69.3%		72.9	297^th of 1114 public elementary schools	73.3%	45	76.3	89.7	69.2	84.6	68.4	82.1	76.9	84.6	$7,835	$243	$7,592
Mount Pleasant Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3216 Mt Pleasant Blvd	Roanoke	24014	Roanoke city	Roanoke County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 427-1879	250	22	11.6	81.2%	187 (74.8%)	10 (4.0%)	24 (9.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (11.2%)	84.5	130^th of 1114 public elementary schools	88.3%		76.2	251^st of 1114 public elementary schools	77.5%	121	90.6	90.9	94.6	83.8	81.3	78.1	91.9	83.9	$9,504	$785	$8,719
Clearbrook Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5205 Franklin Rd	Roanoke	24014	Roanoke city	Roanoke County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 772-7555	324	24	13.7	36.7%	242 (74.7%)	18 (5.6%)	20 (6.2%)	17 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (8.3%)	79.7	217^th of 1114 public elementary schools	80.5%		83.2	151^st of 1114 public elementary schools	86.4%	66	88.4	78.7	77.8	85.2	87.8	85.3	88.7	79.3	$7,938	$183	$7,755
Garden City Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3718 Garden City Blvd SE	Roanoke	24014	Roanoke city	Roanoke City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 853-2971	304	32	9.4	98.4%	177 (58.2%)	71 (23.4%)	16 (5.3%)	6 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (10.9%)	18.3	953^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	14.5%		11.4	1011^th of 1114 public elementary schools	9.2%	58	64.3	54.3	41.2	58.8	54.8	51.4	55.9	31.4	$13,496	$1,382	$12,114
Burnt Chimney Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	80 Burnt Chimney Road	Wirtz	24184	Franklin County	Franklin County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 721-2936	277	23	12.0	73.3%	230 (83.0%)	12 (4.3%)	15 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.2%)	44.5	673^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	39.6%		45.3	660^th of 1114 public elementary schools	40.8%	13	70.0	64.1	80.5	63.4	67.5	64.1	73.2	48.7	$11,919	$1,260	$10,659
Boones Mill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	265 Taylors Rd	Boones Mill	24065	Franklin County	Franklin County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 334-4000	271	19	14.0	74.9%	225 (83.0%)	4 (1.5%)	19 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (8.5%)	60.5	482^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	56.7%		72.4	304^th of 1114 public elementary schools	72.7%	178	87.5	72.2	77.1	77.1	73.7	64.8	76.5	72.2	$9,049	$679	$8,370
Morningside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1716 Wilson Avenue SE	Roanoke	24013	Roanoke city	Roanoke City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 853-2991	240	22	10.7	105.4%	115 (47.9%)	76 (31.7%)	17 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (12.1%)	19.5	940^th of 1114 public elementary schools	15.6%		25.7	883^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	20.7%	57	48.0	38.1	66.7	64.1	37.3	38.1	61.5	42.9	$10,372	$1,157	$9,215
Crystal Spring Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2620 Carolina Ave SW	Roanoke	24014	Roanoke city	Roanoke City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 853-2976	304	24	12.6	99.3%	240 (78.9%)	25 (8.2%)	16 (5.3%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.3%)	80.5	213^th of 1114 public elementary schools	80.9%		81.8	177^th of 1114 public elementary schools	84.1%	36	83.6	95.7	82.4	70.6	85.5	83.0	82.4	87.2	$9,994	$875	$9,119
W.E. Cundiff Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1200 Hardy Rd	Vinton	24179	Roanoke County	Roanoke County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 857-5009	490	38	13.0	73.1%	388 (79.2%)	31 (6.3%)	26 (5.3%)	7 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (7.6%)	70.9	338^th of 1114 public elementary schools	69.7%		66.4	394^th of 1114 public elementary schools	64.6%	56	85.2	84.5	68.5	74.2	79.0	83.1	77.5	78.6	$7,107	$745	$6,363
Penn Forest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6328 Merriman Rd	Roanoke	24018	Roanoke County	Roanoke County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 772-7590	400	30	13.5	26.5%	291 (72.8%)	23 (5.8%)	25 (6.3%)	38 (9.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.5%)	87.1	84^th of 1114 public elementary schools	92.5%		88.8	62^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	94.4%	22	88.2	96.8	90.1	93.8	86.8	88.7	85.0	80.0	$9,079	$188	$8,891

Frequently Asked Questions about Windy Gap Elementary

How many students attend Windy Gap Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 281 students attended Windy Gap Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Windy Gap Elementary attend?

Students who attend Windy Gap Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Benjamin Franklin Middle
High : Franklin County High

What district is Windy Gap Elementary in?

Franklin County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Windy Gap Elementary?

Students at Windy Gap Elementary are 85% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

Is Windy Gap Elementary a good school?

Windy Gap Elementary ranks 342^nd of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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