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Stone Spring Elementary

Summary:

Stone Spring Elementary is a public elementary school in Harrisonburg, Virginia, serving 557 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Harrisonburg City Public Schools district, which is ranked 126 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Stone Spring Elementary faces significant challenges, including a student population that is 49.91% Hispanic, much higher than the surrounding schools, which range from 14.73% to 62.6% Hispanic students. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 78.82% to 87.74% over the past few years, compared to 37.6% to 79.46% at nearby schools. Academically, Stone Spring Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Virginia elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 534 and 1061 out of 1100-1114 schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests is significantly lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas.

While the nearby schools in the Harrisonburg City Public Schools district also perform below the state average, Stone Spring Elementary consistently ranks lower than its peers, such as Bluestone Elementary, Smithland Elementary, and Waterman Elementary. Despite the school's low performance, Stone Spring Elementary has seen an increase in per-student spending over the past few years, from $8,676 in 2018-2019 to $11,838 in 2020-2021, but this increased funding does not appear to have translated into improved academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1575 Peach Grove Ave
       Harrisonburg, VA  22801

(540) 574-1199

District: Harrisonburg City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1061st of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,838 Help


Students who attend Stone Spring Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Skyline Middle
High:    Harrisonburg High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  553

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
52.6%
White:
25.3%
African American:
12.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Stone Spring Elementary ranks worse than 95.2% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 5th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Harrisonburg City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.79. (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 Stone Spring Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (52.6%), White (25.3%), African American (12.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stone Spring Elementary is 14.5, which is the 3rd best among 6 elementary schools in the Harrisonburg City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stone Spring Elementary is $11,838, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Harrisonburg City Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Stone Spring Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Stone Spring Elementary 1061st of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Stone Spring Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Harrisonburg City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrisonburg City Public Schools 126th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Stone Spring Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Stone Spring Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 32.62 844th 1062 20.5%
2006 50.47 598th 1071 44.2%
2007 32.30 877th 1083 19.0%
2008 21.95 979th 1081 9.4%
2009 62.14 395th 1082 63.5%
2010 66.40 342nd 1113 69.3%
2011 53.64 564th 1117 49.5%
2012 62.07 403rd 1117 63.9%
2013 65.41 370th 1120 67.0%
2014 54.36 534th 1110 51.9%
2015 44.68 706th 1100 35.8%
2016 50.09 618th 1096 43.6%
2017 37.56 799th 1099 27.3%
2018 17.19 987th 1097 10.0%
2019 20.68 972nd 1105 12.0%
2021 48.77 610th 1103 44.7%
2022 8.45 1045th 1109 5.8%
2023 11.75 1006th 1114 9.7%
2024 6.79 1061st 1114 4.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Stone Spring Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.30 267th 300 11.0%
2024 15.64 288th 306 5.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Stone Spring Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 8.84 1004th 1036 3.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Stone Spring Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.33 950th 1100 13.6%
2024 9.45 1027th 1098 6.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Stone Spring Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 8.16 1038th 1093 5.0%
2024 7.64 1057th 1101 4.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Stone Spring Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.10 542nd 564 3.9%
2024 5.63 572nd 580 1.4%
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Rank History for White students at Stone Spring Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.12 958th 984 2.6%
2024 7.65 950th 979 3.0%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Stone Spring Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 414 20 17 18 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1995 367 35 16 45 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1996 367 35 16 45 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1997 375 31 18 54 0 n/a n/a 0 478
1998 384 36 15 63 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1999 383 38 20 64 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2000 369 50 23 100 0 n/a n/a -4 538
2001 359 50 26 134 0 n/a n/a 0 569
2002 303 64 20 181 0 n/a n/a 0 568
2003 303 64 20 181 0 n/a n/a 0 568
2004 274 70 20 184 0 n/a n/a 0 548
2005 292 57 24 189 0 n/a n/a 0 562
2006 311 57 10 195 0 n/a n/a 0 573
2007 302 56 9 218 0 n/a n/a 0 585
2008 307 54 11 252 0 n/a n/a 0 624
2009 208 23 11 107 0 n/a n/a 8 357
2010 189 20 13 114 0 n/a n/a 13 349
2011 187 18 13 109 0 0 5 0 332
2012 185 32 15 100 0 0 14 0 346
2013 205 36 16 129 0 0 15 0 401
2014 218 45 18 142 0 0 18 0 441
2015 230 52 21 185 0 0 21 0 509
2016 230 58 21 188 0 0 24 0 521
2017 232 71 23 195 0 0 24 0 545
2018 205 64 25 154 0 0 19 0 467
2019 226 68 23 208 1 1 18 0 545
2020 188 63 23 222 1 1 23 0 521
2021 166 69 17 218 1 1 25 0 497
2022 173 61 16 240 0 0 24 0 514
2023 164 71 13 278 0 0 31 0 557
2024 140 68 21 291 1 0 32 0 553

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 Stone Spring Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 469 30.3 n/a n/a
1995 463 n/a 0.0 35.6
1996 463 n/a 0.0 35.6
1997 478 n/a 0.0 38.5
1998 498 n/a 0.0 34.3
1999 505 37.5 13.5 44
2000 538 n/a 0.0 46.5
2001 569 46.8 12.2 48.3
2002 568 56.5 10.1 53.7
2003 568 56.5 10.1 53.7
2004 548 54.5 10.1 55.7
2005 562 52.5 10.7 n/a
2006 573 55.0 10.4 56.4
2007 585 61.7 9.5 56.6
2008 624 43.7 14.3 57.9
2009 357 26.7 13.4 52.7
2010 349 26.5 13.1 65.8
2011 332 27.0 12.2 71.4
2012 346 26.0 13.3 73.4
2013 401 38.0 10.5 71.1
2014 441 40.3 10.9 74.6
2015 509 31.0 16.4 74.7
2016 521 30.0 17.3 72.9
2017 545 41.2 13.1 68.4
2018 467 37.8 12.3 76.2
2019 545 30.0 18.1 83.7
2020 521 36.1 14.4 86.6
2021 497 32.7 15.1 n/a
2022 514 30.0 17.1 87.7
2023 557 45.0 12.3 78.8
2024 553 38.0 14.5 78.8

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 Stone Spring Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 469 30.3 n/a n/a
1995 463 n/a 0.0 35.6
1996 463 n/a 0.0 35.6
1997 478 n/a 0.0 38.5
1998 498 n/a 0.0 34.3
1999 505 37.5 13.5 44
2000 538 n/a 0.0 46.5
2001 569 46.8 12.2 48.3
2002 568 56.5 10.1 53.7
2003 568 56.5 10.1 53.7
2004 548 54.5 10.1 55.7
2005 562 52.5 10.7 n/a
2006 573 55.0 10.4 56.4
2007 585 61.7 9.5 56.6
2008 624 43.7 14.3 57.9
2009 357 26.7 13.4 52.7
2010 349 26.5 13.1 65.8
2011 332 27.0 12.2 71.4
2012 346 26.0 13.3 73.4
2013 401 38.0 10.5 71.1
2014 441 40.3 10.9 74.6
2015 509 31.0 16.4 74.7
2016 521 30.0 17.3 72.9
2017 545 41.2 13.1 68.4
2018 467 37.8 12.3 76.2
2019 545 30.0 18.1 83.7
2020 521 36.1 14.4 86.6
2021 497 32.7 15.1 n/a
2022 514 30.0 17.1 87.7
2023 557 45.0 12.3 78.8
2024 553 38.0 14.5 78.8

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 Stone Spring Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $525 (6.1%) $8,151 (93.9%) $8,676
2020 $665 (6.9%) $8,968 (93.1%) $9,634
2021 $705 (6.0%) $11,133 (94.0%) $11,838

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Stone Spring Elementary

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 972nd of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 1006th of 1114 Elementary schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Stone Spring Elementary)8048.9
 31.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Harrisonburg City Public Schools)7040
 30%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Stone Spring Elementary)5245.4
 6.7%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Harrisonburg City Public Schools)5335.7
 17.3%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Stone Spring Elementary)7247.7
 24.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Harrisonburg City Public Schools)7547.9
 27.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Stone Spring Elementary)6146.9
 14.1%
   4th Grade English Reading (Harrisonburg City Public Schools)5748
 9%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Stone Spring Elementary)6147.4
 13.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Harrisonburg City Public Schools)6346.6
 16.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Stone Spring Elementary)7650.5
 25.5%
   5th Grade Science (Harrisonburg City Public Schools)7058.8
 11.2%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Stone Spring Elementary)6641.5
 24.5%
   5th Grade English Reading (Harrisonburg City Public Schools)6150.2
 10.8%
   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 Students545557
 2.2%
African American6871
 4.4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian2313
 43.5%
Hispanic208278
 33.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White226164
 27.4%
Two or More Races1831
 72.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.7%78.8%
 4.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Stone Spring Elementary

Students at Stone Spring Elementary are 53% Hispanic, 25% White, 12% African American, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Students who attend Stone Spring Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Skyline Middle
High : Harrisonburg High

In the 2023-24 school year, 553 students attended Stone Spring Elementary.

Stone Spring Elementary ranks in the bottom 4.8% of Virginia elementary schools.


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