Rural Point Elementary

Summary:

Rural Point Elementary is a public elementary school located in Mechanicsville, Virginia, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 607. The school is part of the Hanover County Public Schools district, which is ranked 21 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rural Point Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Virginia, with students consistently outperforming the state and district averages in SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments for Mathematics, Science, and English Reading across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 90.82% of 3rd graders, 92.23% of 4th graders, and 83.52% of 5th graders at Rural Point Elementary were proficient or better in SOL Mathematics, compared to 70.11% and 81.99% at the state and district levels, respectively. The school's student population is predominantly White, with a relatively low percentage of African American and Hispanic students compared to the state and district averages. Additionally, Rural Point Elementary has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher socioeconomic status of the student population.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Chamberlayne Elementary, which has a more diverse student population, Rural Point Elementary stands out for its consistent academic excellence and favorable student-teacher ratio. The school's lower student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.1 to 17.6 over the past three school years, suggests a more personalized learning environment for students, which may contribute to the school's strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7161 Studley Road
       Mechanicsville, VA  23116


(804) 723-3580

District: Hanover County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
166th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,695 Help


Students who attend Rural Point Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Oak Knoll Middle
High:    Hanover High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  607

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.9%
Two or more races:
6.9%
Asian:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.2% Help


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Compare Details Rural Point Elementary ranks better than 85.1% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 3rd among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Hanover County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.51. (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 Rural Point Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Hanover County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rural Point Elementary is $10,695, which is the 6th highest among 14 elementary schools in the Hanover County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rural Point Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rural Point Elementary 166th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Rural Point Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Hanover County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hanover County Public Schools 21st of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rural Point Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Rural Point Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 89.31 17th 1062 98.4%
2006 76.45 173rd 1071 83.8%
2007 79.53 128th 1083 88.2%
2008 81.47 80th 1081 92.6%
2009 76.02 170th 1082 84.3%
2010 77.66 136th 1113 87.8%
2011 77.17 171st 1117 84.7%
2012 81.51 111th 1117 90.1%
2013 75.25 221st 1120 80.3%
2014 83.11 117th 1110 89.5%
2015 79.09 162nd 1100 85.3%
2016 80.11 151st 1096 86.2%
2017 87.88 55th 1099 95.0%
2018 90.47 24th 1097 97.8%
2019 88.71 31st 1105 97.2%
2021 93.68 19th 1103 98.3%
2022 89.43 64th 1109 94.2%
2023 83.47 143rd 1114 87.2%
2024 82.51 166th 1114 85.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rural Point Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 75.71 179th 1036 82.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Rural Point Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.19 212th 1100 80.7%
2024 76.63 233rd 1098 78.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Rural Point Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.67 94th 324 71.0%
2024 56.14 176th 355 50.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Rural Point Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.24 105th 1093 90.4%
2024 84.03 126th 1101 88.6%
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Rank History for White students at Rural Point Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.43 210th 984 78.7%
2024 65.80 335th 979 65.8%
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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 Rural Point 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 832 832
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 859 859
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 652 652
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 669 669
1993 629 40 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 673
1994 654 37 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 696
1995 679 52 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 736
1996 679 52 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 736
1997 654 60 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 719
1998 643 52 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 703
1999 617 39 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 664
2000 647 36 6 0 0 n/a n/a -4 685
2001 573 24 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 605
2002 552 27 8 1 4 n/a n/a 0 592
2003 552 27 8 1 4 n/a n/a 0 592
2004 569 31 6 4 3 n/a n/a 8 621
2005 567 31 10 9 3 n/a n/a 7 627
2006 586 28 10 10 3 n/a n/a 11 648
2007 629 41 15 5 3 n/a n/a 11 704
2008 614 31 18 4 3 n/a n/a 19 689
2009 504 36 11 5 1 n/a n/a 12 569
2010 508 35 11 4 3 n/a n/a 21 582
2011 488 28 14 5 3 0 16 0 554
2012 465 27 11 5 4 1 18 0 531
2013 425 18 10 9 3 0 22 0 487
2014 399 19 10 9 3 0 16 0 456
2015 404 22 10 7 3 0 20 0 466
2016 419 22 9 8 2 0 21 0 481
2017 425 19 8 9 2 0 18 0 481
2018 441 19 7 12 3 0 19 0 501
2019 447 16 7 16 4 0 23 0 513
2020 476 21 8 15 3 0 23 0 546
2021 414 15 11 20 3 0 21 0 484
2022 482 17 13 18 1 0 26 0 557
2023 479 21 41 23 1 0 42 0 607

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rural Point Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 832 40.3 20.6 n/a
1990 859 43.2 19.8 n/a
1991 652 33.8 19.2 n/a
1992 669 34.4 19.4 n/a
1993 673 39.2 17.2 n/a
1994 696 26.5 n/a 7.2
1995 736 n/a 0.0 9.5
1996 736 n/a 0.0 9.5
1997 719 n/a 0.0 8.3
1998 703 n/a 0.0 7.5
1999 664 45.5 14.6 8.7
2000 685 n/a 0.0 9
2001 605 43.0 14.1 8.6
2002 592 48.0 12.3 9.1
2003 592 48.0 12.3 9.1
2004 621 44.0 14.1 8.8
2005 627 43.0 14.6 n/a
2006 648 49.0 13.2 9.7
2007 704 50.5 13.9 8.5
2008 689 38.2 18.0 7.6
2009 569 30.7 18.5 8.6
2010 582 29.0 20.0 9.3
2011 554 29.0 19.1 7.9
2012 531 37.0 14.3 10.4
2013 487 34.5 14.1 13.1
2014 456 32.4 14.0 13.4
2015 466 30.0 15.5 13.3
2016 481 33.0 14.5 12.5
2017 481 31.2 15.4 10.2
2018 501 35.6 14.0 14.2
2019 513 39.6 12.9 11.3
2020 546 32.4 16.8 13.9
2021 484 28.7 16.8 n/a
2022 557 31.5 17.6 13.6
2023 607 43.0 14.1 14.2

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 Rural Point Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 832 40.3 20.6 n/a
1990 859 43.2 19.8 n/a
1991 652 33.8 19.2 n/a
1992 669 34.4 19.4 n/a
1993 673 39.2 17.2 n/a
1994 696 26.5 n/a 7.2
1995 736 n/a 0.0 9.5
1996 736 n/a 0.0 9.5
1997 719 n/a 0.0 8.3
1998 703 n/a 0.0 7.5
1999 664 45.5 14.6 8.7
2000 685 n/a 0.0 9
2001 605 43.0 14.1 8.6
2002 592 48.0 12.3 9.1
2003 592 48.0 12.3 9.1
2004 621 44.0 14.1 8.8
2005 627 43.0 14.6 n/a
2006 648 49.0 13.2 9.7
2007 704 50.5 13.9 8.5
2008 689 38.2 18.0 7.6
2009 569 30.7 18.5 8.6
2010 582 29.0 20.0 9.3
2011 554 29.0 19.1 7.9
2012 531 37.0 14.3 10.4
2013 487 34.5 14.1 13.1
2014 456 32.4 14.0 13.4
2015 466 30.0 15.5 13.3
2016 481 33.0 14.5 12.5
2017 481 31.2 15.4 10.2
2018 501 35.6 14.0 14.2
2019 513 39.6 12.9 11.3
2020 546 32.4 16.8 13.9
2021 484 28.7 16.8 n/a
2022 557 31.5 17.6 13.6
2023 607 43.0 14.1 14.2

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 Rural Point Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $468 (5.4%) $8,233 (94.6%) $8,701
2020 $439 (4.9%) $8,454 (95.1%) $8,894
2021 $916 (8.6%) $9,780 (91.4%) $10,695

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rural Point Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 31st of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 143rd of 1114 Elementary schools
 10%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rural Point Elementary)9590.8
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hanover County Public Schools)9281.9
 10.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Rural Point Elementary)8881.6
 6.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Hanover County Public Schools)7873.6
 4.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rural Point Elementary)9387
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hanover County Public Schools)9083.6
 6.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Rural Point Elementary)9579.4
 15.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Hanover County Public Schools)8278.7
 3.3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rural Point Elementary)9589.1
 5.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hanover County Public Schools)8678.4
 7.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Rural Point Elementary)9686.1
 9.9%
   5th Grade Science (Hanover County Public Schools)8275.3
 6.7%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Rural Point Elementary)9891.3
 6.8%
   5th Grade English Reading (Hanover County Public Schools)8679.9
 6.1%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Rural Point Elementary)100100
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hanover County Public Schools)9077
 13%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857
 21%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students513607
 18.3%
African American1621
 31.3%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian741
 485.7%
Hispanic1623
 43.8%
Pacific Islander00
White447479
 7.2%
Two or More Races2342
 82.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.3%14.2%
 2.9%


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Students who attend Rural Point Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Oak Knoll Middle
High : Hanover High

Rural Point Elementary ranks 166th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 607 students attended Rural Point Elementary.

Students at Rural Point Elementary are 79% White, 7% Two or more races, 7% Asian, 4% Hispanic, 3% African American.


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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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