Gainesboro Elementary

Summary:

Gainesboro Elementary is a public elementary school in Winchester, Virginia, serving 490 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Frederick County Public Schools district, which is ranked 102 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gainesboro Elementary faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools and the state of Virginia. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (87.76%) and consistently underperforms on standardized tests, with 3rd-grade math proficiency at just 33.33% compared to the district's 62.93% and the state's 70.11%. Gainesboro Elementary ranks in the bottom half of Virginia elementary schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, and its performance is particularly low for female students, male students, white students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 38.57%.

Interestingly, Gainesboro Elementary's academic performance is significantly lower than the nearby Orchard View Elementary, Redbud Run Elementary, and Stonewall Elementary, which have higher test scores, better school rankings, and more diverse student populations. The school's spending per student ($9,236 in 2020-2021) is comparable to the nearby schools, and its student-teacher ratio is relatively low, suggesting that the challenges may not be solely related to funding or staffing. However, Gainesboro Elementary's performance has been declining over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 764 in 2018-2019 to 1019 in 2023-2024, and its SchoolDigger rating decreasing from 2 stars to 0 stars during this period.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4651 N Frederick Pike
       Winchester, VA  22603


(540) 888-4550

District: Frederick County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1019th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,236 Help


Students who attend Gainesboro Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Frederick County Middle
High:    James Wood High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  489

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.7%
Hispanic:
7.0%
Two or more races:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gainesboro Elementary ranks worse than 91.5% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks last among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.78. (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 Racial makeup is: White (86.7%), Hispanic (7%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gainesboro Elementary is 14.3, which is the 4th best among 12 elementary schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gainesboro Elementary is $9,236, which is the 4th highest among 12 elementary schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gainesboro Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Gainesboro Elementary 1019th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Gainesboro Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Frederick County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Frederick County Public Schools 102nd of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gainesboro Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Gainesboro Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 28.52 888th 1062 16.4%
2006 46.53 677th 1071 36.8%
2007 42.43 721st 1083 33.4%
2008 26.32 938th 1081 13.2%
2009 20.61 998th 1082 7.8%
2010 11.57 1078th 1113 3.1%
2011 25.91 986th 1117 11.7%
2012 42.83 743rd 1117 33.5%
2013 42.50 725th 1120 35.3%
2014 33.42 850th 1110 23.4%
2015 22.41 959th 1100 12.8%
2016 28.49 900th 1096 17.9%
2017 24.78 943rd 1099 14.2%
2018 38.22 791st 1097 27.9%
2019 39.96 764th 1105 30.9%
2021 23.56 869th 1103 21.2%
2022 22.77 904th 1109 18.5%
2023 19.03 946th 1114 15.1%
2024 10.78 1019th 1114 8.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gainesboro Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 5.59 1019th 1036 1.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Gainesboro Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.91 962nd 1100 12.5%
2024 12.49 995th 1098 9.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Gainesboro Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.31 905th 1093 17.2%
2024 13.20 1000th 1101 9.2%
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Rank History for White students at Gainesboro Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 3.39 972nd 984 1.2%
2024 0.86 979th 979 0.0%
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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.

Gainesboro Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Gainesboro Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 144 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 146
1994 151 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 153
1995 136 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 139
1996 136 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 139
1997 177 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 182
1998 173 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 179
1999 164 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 168
2000 181 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a -4 181
2001 170 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 174
2002 169 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 169
2003 169 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 169
2004 174 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 174
2005 162 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 2 165
2006 158 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 159
2007 158 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 162
2008 489 7 2 8 2 n/a n/a 4 512
2009 492 14 2 13 1 n/a n/a 6 528
2010 494 10 1 7 2 n/a n/a 5 519
2011 483 7 0 9 2 0 5 0 506
2012 481 10 0 11 2 0 9 0 513
2013 503 2 0 19 2 0 13 0 539
2014 484 2 0 15 3 0 17 0 521
2015 505 2 0 17 3 0 20 0 547
2016 454 4 1 18 1 0 17 0 495
2017 452 6 1 24 1 0 14 0 498
2018 424 6 0 26 1 0 15 0 472
2019 415 8 0 23 1 0 13 0 460
2020 446 8 0 21 0 0 10 0 485
2021 378 8 1 19 0 0 11 0 417
2022 391 9 2 25 0 0 15 0 442
2023 430 14 1 27 0 0 18 0 490
2024 424 14 1 34 0 0 16 0 489

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 Gainesboro Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 146 13.8 10.6 n/a
1994 153 8.7 n/a 21.6
1995 139 n/a 0.0 23.7
1996 139 n/a 0.0 23.7
1997 182 n/a 0.0 20.3
1998 179 n/a 0.0 23.5
1999 168 14.0 12.0 26.8
2000 181 n/a 0.0 27
2001 174 15.0 11.6 27
2002 169 18.0 9.4 25.4
2003 169 18.0 9.4 25.4
2004 174 15.4 11.3 24.7
2005 165 14.0 11.8 23.3
2006 159 15.0 10.6 26.6
2007 162 18.0 9.0 35.8
2008 512 24.0 21.3 22
2009 528 29.0 18.2 24.9
2010 519 28.5 18.2 32.5
2011 506 26.0 19.4 34.6
2012 513 31.5 16.2 34.7
2013 539 31.5 17.1 36.7
2014 521 31.0 16.8 35.9
2015 547 34.0 16.0 36
2016 495 34.0 14.5 37.6
2017 498 33.4 14.9 36.3
2018 472 34.8 13.5 37.9
2019 460 35.5 12.9 38.3
2020 485 34.1 14.1 35.1
2021 417 33.8 12.3 n/a
2022 442 33.0 13.3 38.5
2023 490 32.5 15.0 38.6
2024 489 34.0 14.3 35.4

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 Gainesboro Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 146 13.8 10.6 n/a
1994 153 8.7 n/a 21.6
1995 139 n/a 0.0 23.7
1996 139 n/a 0.0 23.7
1997 182 n/a 0.0 20.3
1998 179 n/a 0.0 23.5
1999 168 14.0 12.0 26.8
2000 181 n/a 0.0 27
2001 174 15.0 11.6 27
2002 169 18.0 9.4 25.4
2003 169 18.0 9.4 25.4
2004 174 15.4 11.3 24.7
2005 165 14.0 11.8 23.3
2006 159 15.0 10.6 26.6
2007 162 18.0 9.0 35.8
2008 512 24.0 21.3 22
2009 528 29.0 18.2 24.9
2010 519 28.5 18.2 32.5
2011 506 26.0 19.4 34.6
2012 513 31.5 16.2 34.7
2013 539 31.5 17.1 36.7
2014 521 31.0 16.8 35.9
2015 547 34.0 16.0 36
2016 495 34.0 14.5 37.6
2017 498 33.4 14.9 36.3
2018 472 34.8 13.5 37.9
2019 460 35.5 12.9 38.3
2020 485 34.1 14.1 35.1
2021 417 33.8 12.3 n/a
2022 442 33.0 13.3 38.5
2023 490 32.5 15.0 38.6
2024 489 34.0 14.3 35.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Gainesboro Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $387 (4.3%) $8,708 (95.7%) $9,095
2020 $286 (3.4%) $8,141 (96.6%) $8,428
2021 $538 (5.8%) $8,698 (94.2%) $9,236

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gainesboro Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 764th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 946th of 1114 Elementary schools
 15.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gainesboro Elementary)8855.2
 32.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Frederick County Public Schools)7964.1
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Gainesboro Elementary)7059.7
 10.3%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Frederick County Public Schools)6762.2
 4.8%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gainesboro Elementary)7451.2
 22.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Frederick County Public Schools)8060.8
 19.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Gainesboro Elementary)6657
 9%
   4th Grade English Reading (Frederick County Public Schools)7066.8
 3.2%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gainesboro Elementary)7644
 32%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Frederick County Public Schools)7657.5
 18.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Gainesboro Elementary)7748
 29%
   5th Grade Science (Frederick County Public Schools)7460.2
 13.9%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Gainesboro Elementary)7556
 19%
   5th Grade English Reading (Frederick County Public Schools)7365.3
 7.7%
   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 Students460490
 6.5%
African American814
 75%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic2327
 17.4%
Pacific Islander00
White415430
 3.6%
Two or More Races1318
 38.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.3%38.6%
 0.3%


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Students at Gainesboro Elementary are 87% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Students who attend Gainesboro Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Frederick County Middle
High : James Wood High

Gainesboro Elementary ranks in the bottom 8.5% of Virginia elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 489 students attended Gainesboro Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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