Narrows Elementary/Middle

Summary:

Narrows Elementary/Middle is a public school in Narrows, VA, serving 859 students in grades PK-7 as part of the Giles County Public Schools district, which is ranked 51 out of 130 districts in Virginia.

Narrows Elementary/Middle stands out for its unique racial makeup, with a significantly higher percentage of White students (72.64%) compared to the state average and nearby schools. The school also performs above the district and state averages in key subject areas like Mathematics, Science, and Virginia Studies, particularly in 4th and 5th-grade Mathematics. However, the school's statewide ranking has been declining in recent years, dropping from 411 out of 1,097 Virginia elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 535 out of 1,114 in 2023-2024. This suggests the school may be facing challenges in maintaining its academic excellence. Interestingly, some nearby schools, such as Belview Elementary and Prices Fork Elementary, have higher overall academic performance and rankings compared to Narrows Elementary/Middle.

Narrows Elementary/Middle's student population also has a relatively high percentage (39%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is a proxy for low-income households. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the school's academic challenges, as research has shown that students from low-income backgrounds often face additional barriers to educational success. As the school works to address its declining performance, it may be able to learn from the best practices of higher-performing nearby schools and find ways to better support its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-7

 401 Wolf St
       Narrows, VA  24124


(540) 726-2391

District: Giles County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
535th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,971 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  23.6 Help
Number of students:  859

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.6%
African American:
12.7%
Two or more races:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Narrows Elementary/Middle ranks better than 52% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Giles County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.39. (See more...)
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Compare Details Narrows Elementary/Middle ranks worse than 66.7% of middle schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.37. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Narrows Elementary/Middle has the largest elementary school student body size in the Giles County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Narrows Elementary/Middle is $6,971, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Giles County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Narrows Elementary/Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Narrows Elementary/Middle 535th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Narrows Elementary/Middle in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Narrows Elementary/Middle 278th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Narrows Elementary/Middle in the ranking list.)

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Giles County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Giles County Public Schools 51st of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Narrows Elementary/Middle

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Narrows Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 66.80 318th 1062 70.1%
2006 57.15 480th 1071 55.2%
2007 44.56 691st 1083 36.2%
2008 38.38 777th 1081 28.1%
2009 55.31 511th 1082 52.8%
2010 64.92 364th 1113 67.3%
2011 67.90 310th 1117 72.2%
2012 72.30 243rd 1117 78.2%
2013 61.60 434th 1120 61.3%
2014 56.84 495th 1110 55.4%
2015 56.59 539th 1100 51.0%
2016 55.37 544th 1096 50.4%
2017 57.97 499th 1099 54.6%
2018 64.29 411th 1097 62.5%
2019 57.19 527th 1105 52.3%
2021 60.03 469th 1103 57.5%
2022 38.95 732nd 1109 34.0%
2023 33.13 813th 1114 27.0%
2024 56.39 535th 1114 52.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Narrows Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 58.39 442nd 1036 57.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Narrows Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.72 819th 1100 25.5%
2024 50.95 601st 1098 45.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Narrows Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.31 793rd 1093 27.4%
2024 59.78 473rd 1101 57.0%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Narrows Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.63 417th 579 28.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Narrows Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.24 217th 564 61.5%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Narrows Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.10 833rd 984 15.3%
2024 35.93 719th 979 26.6%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Narrows Elementary/Middle

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Rank History for all middle school students at Narrows Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 68.02 72nd 383 81.2%
2007 52.39 182nd 387 53.0%
2008 47.34 221st 391 43.5%
2009 35.46 286th 390 26.7%
2010 65.75 94th 408 77.0%
2011 41.00 271st 413 34.4%
2012 56.92 143rd 413 65.4%
2013 48.66 200th 416 51.9%
2014 42.39 236th 416 43.3%
2015 63.17 119th 412 71.1%
2016 47.65 215th 409 47.4%
2017 48.97 215th 415 48.2%
2018 48.50 216th 413 47.7%
2019 40.90 271st 424 36.1%
2021 51.80 180th 419 57.0%
2022 59.10 156th 415 62.4%
2023 60.28 164th 422 61.1%
2024 39.37 278th 417 33.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Narrows Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 43.67 237th 402 41.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Narrows Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.31 192nd 411 53.3%
2024 37.54 277th 407 31.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Narrows Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.95 127th 409 68.9%
2024 39.78 260th 407 36.1%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Narrows Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.62 111th 298 62.8%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Narrows Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.91 16th 275 94.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Narrows Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.83 253rd 402 37.1%
2024 20.66 356th 396 10.1%
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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.

Narrows Elementary/Middle Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Narrows Elementary/Middle

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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 404 404
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 390 390
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 486 486
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 498 498
1993 500 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1994 516 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 516
1995 532 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1996 532 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1997 532 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1998 573 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 575
1999 569 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 572
2000 569 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a -4 568
2001 536 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 538
2002 523 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 527
2003 523 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 527
2004 505 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 508
2005 518 1 1 5 0 n/a n/a 1 526
2006 516 0 1 10 0 n/a n/a 1 528
2007 540 2 1 6 1 n/a n/a 1 551
2008 519 2 1 6 1 n/a n/a 2 531
2009 537 2 1 6 1 n/a n/a 2 549
2010 525 2 2 8 1 n/a n/a 1 539
2011 489 4 2 10 1 0 6 0 512
2012 468 2 0 9 0 0 6 0 485
2013 485 5 2 7 0 0 8 0 507
2014 469 7 3 8 0 3 6 0 496
2015 425 7 2 9 2 3 5 0 453
2016 435 4 1 5 2 3 8 0 458
2017 409 6 0 7 2 3 5 0 432
2018 454 8 0 8 1 0 5 0 476
2019 462 7 0 8 1 0 3 0 481
2020 487 7 0 5 1 0 4 0 504
2021 468 8 0 5 2 0 6 0 489
2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 840 840
2023 624 109 22 43 8 0 53 0 859

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 Narrows Elementary/Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 404 24.5 16.4 n/a
1990 390 24.1 16.1 n/a
1991 486 26.9 18.0 n/a
1992 498 27.4 18.1 n/a
1993 500 27.9 17.9 n/a
1994 516 27.7 n/a 30.2
1995 535 n/a 0.0 29.3
1996 535 n/a 0.0 29.3
1997 535 n/a 0.0 29.7
1998 575 n/a 0.0 33.2
1999 572 33.0 17.3 39.5
2000 568 n/a 0.0 37.2
2001 538 32.0 16.8 38.5
2002 527 38.0 13.9 43.3
2003 527 38.0 13.9 43.3
2004 508 35.0 14.5 44.7
2005 526 34.0 15.5 43.4
2006 528 33.0 16.0 46.1
2007 551 35.5 15.5 46.7
2008 531 32.0 16.6 49.1
2009 549 32.0 17.2 50.1
2010 539 34.0 15.8 53.5
2011 512 34.0 15.0 50.4
2012 485 36.2 13.3 50.5
2013 507 34.1 14.8 50.1
2014 496 33.6 14.7 54.2
2015 453 34.0 13.3 58.7
2016 458 34.0 13.4 57.9
2017 432 34.0 12.6 58.3
2018 476 32.1 14.8 53.4
2019 481 33.9 14.1 55.9
2020 504 34.9 14.4 55.6
2021 489 36.9 13.2 n/a
2022 840 55.3 15.1 33.3
2023 859 36.2 23.6 39

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 Narrows Elementary/Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 404 24.5 16.4 n/a
1990 390 24.1 16.1 n/a
1991 486 26.9 18.0 n/a
1992 498 27.4 18.1 n/a
1993 500 27.9 17.9 n/a
1994 516 27.7 n/a 30.2
1995 535 n/a 0.0 29.3
1996 535 n/a 0.0 29.3
1997 535 n/a 0.0 29.7
1998 575 n/a 0.0 33.2
1999 572 33.0 17.3 39.5
2000 568 n/a 0.0 37.2
2001 538 32.0 16.8 38.5
2002 527 38.0 13.9 43.3
2003 527 38.0 13.9 43.3
2004 508 35.0 14.5 44.7
2005 526 34.0 15.5 43.4
2006 528 33.0 16.0 46.1
2007 551 35.5 15.5 46.7
2008 531 32.0 16.6 49.1
2009 549 32.0 17.2 50.1
2010 539 34.0 15.8 53.5
2011 512 34.0 15.0 50.4
2012 485 36.2 13.3 50.5
2013 507 34.1 14.8 50.1
2014 496 33.6 14.7 54.2
2015 453 34.0 13.3 58.7
2016 458 34.0 13.4 57.9
2017 432 34.0 12.6 58.3
2018 476 32.1 14.8 53.4
2019 481 33.9 14.1 55.9
2020 504 34.9 14.4 55.6
2021 489 36.9 13.2 n/a
2022 840 55.3 15.1 33.3
2023 859 36.2 23.6 39

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 Narrows Elementary/Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $714 (11.3%) $5,616 (88.7%) $6,329
2020 $757 (11.4%) $5,890 (88.6%) $6,646
2021 $853 (12.2%) $6,118 (87.8%) $6,971

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Narrows Elementary/Middle

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 527th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 813th of 1114 Elementary schools
 25.3%
Ranks 271st of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 164th of 422 Middle schools
 25.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Narrows Elementary/Middle)7861.9
 16.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Giles County Public Schools)8655.1
 30.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Narrows Elementary/Middle)6256
 6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Giles County Public Schools)6958.1
 10.9%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Narrows Elementary/Middle)8856.4
 31.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Giles County Public Schools)8152.6
 28.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Narrows Elementary/Middle)7265.5
 6.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Giles County Public Schools)7465.4
 8.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Narrows Elementary/Middle)9854.2
 43.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Giles County Public Schools)9164.2
 26.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Narrows Elementary/Middle)9645
 51%
   5th Grade Science (Giles County Public Schools)8853.7
 34.4%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Narrows Elementary/Middle)8068.3
 11.7%
   5th Grade English Reading (Giles County Public Schools)7768.5
 8.5%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Narrows Elementary/Middle)9161.5
 29.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Giles County Public Schools)8757.9
 29.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Narrows Elementary/Middle)7476.6
 2.6%
   6th Grade English Reading (Giles County Public Schools)7772.3
 4.8%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Narrows Elementary/Middle)7162.3
 8.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Giles County Public Schools)7563.1
 11.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Narrows Elementary/Middle)7479.4
 5.4%
   7th Grade English Reading (Giles County Public Schools)7779.9
 2.9%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students481859
 78.6%
African American7109
 1457.1%
American Indian18
 700%
Asian022
Hispanic843
 437.5%
Pacific Islander00
White462624
 35.1%
Two or More Races353
 1666.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.9%39%
 16.9%


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Students at Narrows Elementary/Middle are 73% White, 13% African American, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

Narrows Elementary/Middle ranks 535th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 859 students attended Narrows Elementary/Middle.


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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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