Bluestone Elementary

Summary:

Bluestone Elementary is a public elementary school located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, serving around 550 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 the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bluestone Elementary faces several challenges, including a diverse student population with a high percentage of Hispanic (around 42%) and economically disadvantaged (around 79% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch) students. The school's academic performance, as measured by SOL (Standards of Learning) test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Reading were significantly below the state averages. Bluestone Elementary's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) students tending to perform worse than their White and non-ELL counterparts.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Harrisonburg City Public Schools district, Bluestone Elementary generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates in core subjects. For instance, Keister Elementary consistently outperforms Bluestone Elementary on SOL tests. Additionally, when compared to elementary schools in the neighboring Rockingham County Public Schools district, Bluestone Elementary generally performs worse academically, with schools like Ottobine Elementary consistently outperforming it on SOL tests.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 750 Garbers Church Road
       Harrisonburg, VA  22801


(540) 432-3232

District: Harrisonburg City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1017th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,074 Help


Students who attend Bluestone Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Thomas Harrison Middle
High:    Harrisonburg High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  550

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
42.5%
White:
37.3%
African American:
11.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bluestone Elementary ranks worse than 91.3% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 3rd 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 10.8. (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 Bluestone Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Harrisonburg City Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bluestone Elementary is $9,074. 3 elementary schools in the Harrisonburg City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bluestone Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bluestone Elementary 1017th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Bluestone Elementary in the ranking list.)

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White students:


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 Bluestone Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bluestone Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.13 848th 1105 23.3%
2021 12.72 990th 1103 10.2%
2022 16.04 977th 1109 11.9%
2023 19.59 940th 1114 15.6%
2024 10.80 1017th 1114 8.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bluestone Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.15 265th 300 11.7%
2024 22.14 260th 306 15.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bluestone Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 7.20 1013th 1036 2.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Bluestone Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.93 941st 1100 14.5%
2024 9.09 1030th 1098 6.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Bluestone Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.03 940th 1093 14.0%
2024 16.66 961st 1101 12.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bluestone Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.11 510th 564 9.6%
2024 11.37 541st 580 6.7%
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Rank History for White students at Bluestone Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.59 819th 984 16.8%
2024 13.48 910th 979 7.0%
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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.

Bluestone Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bluestone Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 263 46 12 233 1 0 12 0 567
2019 248 57 22 234 1 0 15 0 577
2020 251 61 15 218 0 0 19 0 564
2021 221 64 15 222 0 0 22 0 544
2022 219 69 14 228 0 0 25 0 555
2023 205 64 20 234 0 0 27 0 550

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 Bluestone Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 567 41.9 13.5 n/a
2019 577 45.3 12.7 66.4
2020 564 43.1 13.0 67.7
2021 544 34.0 16.0 n/a
2022 555 34.0 16.3 68.8
2023 550 45.0 12.2 79.3

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 Bluestone Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 567 41.9 13.5 n/a
2019 577 45.3 12.7 66.4
2020 564 43.1 13.0 67.7
2021 544 34.0 16.0 n/a
2022 555 34.0 16.3 68.8
2023 550 45.0 12.2 79.3

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 Bluestone Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $402 (5.2%) $7,333 (94.8%) $7,735
2020 $401 (4.8%) $8,012 (95.2%) $8,412
2021 $444 (4.9%) $8,629 (95.1%) $9,074

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bluestone Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 848th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 940th of 1114 Elementary schools
 7.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bluestone Elementary)6934.5
 34.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Harrisonburg City Public Schools)7040
 30%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Bluestone Elementary)5732.9
 24.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Harrisonburg City Public Schools)5335.7
 17.3%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bluestone Elementary)8641.7
 44.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Harrisonburg City Public Schools)7547.9
 27.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Bluestone Elementary)6147.2
 13.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Harrisonburg City Public Schools)5748
 9%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bluestone Elementary)7763.2
 13.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Harrisonburg City Public Schools)6346.6
 16.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Bluestone Elementary)8175.9
 5.1%
   5th Grade Science (Harrisonburg City Public Schools)7058.8
 11.2%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Bluestone Elementary)7161.6
 9.4%
   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 Students577550
 4.7%
African American5764
 12.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian2220
 9.1%
Hispanic234234
Pacific Islander00
White248205
 17.3%
Two or More Races1527
 80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.4%79.3%
 12.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bluestone Elementary

Students at Bluestone Elementary are 43% Hispanic, 37% White, 12% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 550 students attended Bluestone Elementary.

Bluestone Elementary ranks in the bottom 8.7% of Virginia elementary schools.

Students who attend Bluestone Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Thomas Harrison Middle
High : Harrisonburg High


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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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