Drewry Mason Elementary

Summary:

Drewry Mason Elementary is a public elementary school in Ridgeway, Virginia, serving 404 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Henry County Public Schools district, which is ranked 87 out of 130 districts in the state.

Drewry Mason stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in math and reading. The school consistently outperforms the district and state averages, with 84.62% of 3rd-graders proficient in math compared to 72.13% for the district and 70.11% for Virginia. Drewry Mason's success extends to its diverse student population, with Hispanic and English Language Learner students ranking among the top in the state. This suggests the school is effectively serving its community, which has a higher percentage of non-White students and a very high rate of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch compared to nearby schools.

Despite these strengths, Drewry Mason's ranking and rating history has been somewhat volatile, ranging from a 4-star to a 2-star school in recent years. This indicates the school may face challenges in maintaining consistent academic performance, though it still outperforms many of its Henry County Public Schools peers. Overall, Drewry Mason Elementary stands out as a school that is effectively serving a diverse and economically disadvantaged student population, providing a high-quality education that exceeds district and state averages.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 45 Drewry Mason Drive
       Ridgeway, VA  24148


(276) 956-3154

District: Henry County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
501st of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,980 Help


Students who attend Drewry Mason Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Laurel Park Middle
High:    Magna Vista High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  404

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.7%
African American:
15.6%
Two or more races:
13.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.8% Help


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Compare Details Drewry Mason Elementary ranks better than 55% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 3rd among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Henry County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.78. (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 The average total spent per student at Drewry Mason Elementary is $6,980, which is the lowest among 9 elementary schools in the Henry County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Drewry Mason Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Drewry Mason Elementary 501st of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Drewry Mason Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Henry County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Henry County Public Schools 87th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Drewry Mason Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Drewry Mason Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 53.94 526th 1062 50.5%
2006 52.06 571st 1071 46.7%
2007 39.68 757th 1083 30.1%
2008 31.83 872nd 1081 19.3%
2009 43.55 732nd 1082 32.3%
2010 34.18 910th 1113 18.2%
2011 64.47 379th 1117 66.1%
2012 56.07 513th 1117 54.1%
2013 59.50 455th 1120 59.4%
2014 52.22 563rd 1110 49.3%
2015 51.97 611th 1100 44.5%
2016 70.56 300th 1096 72.6%
2017 55.30 542nd 1099 50.7%
2018 58.49 500th 1097 54.4%
2019 50.95 619th 1105 44.0%
2021 40.01 712th 1103 35.4%
2022 57.94 504th 1109 54.6%
2023 53.14 575th 1114 48.4%
2024 58.78 501st 1114 55.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Drewry Mason Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 93.51 5th 300 98.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Drewry Mason Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 70.04 259th 1036 75.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Drewry Mason Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.19 454th 1100 58.7%
2024 60.99 454th 1098 58.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Drewry Mason Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.68 658th 1093 39.8%
2024 54.57 536th 1101 51.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Drewry Mason Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.06 299th 579 48.4%
2024 76.16 115th 588 80.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Drewry Mason Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.26 94th 564 83.3%
2024 90.81 27th 580 95.3%
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Rank History for White students at Drewry Mason Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.55 722nd 984 26.6%
2024 32.17 754th 979 23.0%
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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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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Drewry Mason 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 415 415
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 437 437
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 444 444
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 456 456
1993 374 106 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1994 374 112 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1995 412 123 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1996 412 123 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1997 417 104 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 530
1998 416 106 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1999 403 104 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2000 395 96 5 8 0 n/a n/a -4 500
2001 393 78 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 480
2002 330 65 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 404
2003 330 65 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 404
2004 305 66 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 383
2005 291 53 7 11 0 n/a n/a 0 362
2006 316 49 7 17 0 n/a n/a 2 391
2007 309 48 6 13 0 n/a n/a 3 379
2008 311 49 6 17 1 n/a n/a 2 386
2009 323 58 5 13 1 n/a n/a 3 403
2010 319 50 4 26 0 n/a n/a 4 403
2011 311 40 4 33 2 0 21 0 411
2012 298 34 2 31 2 0 23 0 390
2013 319 42 4 35 0 0 26 0 426
2014 300 47 3 38 1 0 30 0 419
2015 309 44 3 43 1 0 34 0 434
2016 295 54 4 55 3 0 37 0 448
2017 290 82 3 55 3 0 43 0 476
2018 287 68 3 58 2 0 42 0 460
2019 284 70 2 46 1 0 36 0 439
2020 274 68 3 46 1 0 39 0 431
2021 253 68 3 46 0 0 39 0 409
2022 242 65 3 50 0 0 48 0 408
2023 229 63 0 55 1 0 56 0 404

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 Drewry Mason Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 415 22.2 18.6 n/a
1990 437 24.5 17.8 n/a
1991 444 22.7 19.5 n/a
1992 456 23.1 19.7 n/a
1993 485 26.0 18.7 n/a
1994 488 25.6 n/a 21.1
1995 544 n/a 0.0 22.1
1996 544 n/a 0.0 22.1
1997 530 n/a 0.0 19.8
1998 528 n/a 0.0 27.1
1999 517 32.0 16.2 28.6
2000 500 n/a 0.0 29
2001 480 30.0 16.0 28.8
2002 404 30.0 13.5 32.4
2003 404 30.0 13.5 32.4
2004 383 29.0 13.2 35.8
2005 362 27.0 13.4 38.4
2006 391 24.0 16.3 42.4
2007 379 28.0 13.5 45.5
2008 386 22.0 17.5 45.1
2009 403 24.0 16.8 52
2010 403 23.0 17.5 55.9
2011 411 22.5 18.2 56
2012 390 25.5 15.2 58.7
2013 426 24.6 17.2 62.7
2014 419 26.7 15.6 62.5
2015 434 27.0 16.0 59.9
2016 448 25.0 17.9 85.7
2017 476 26.1 18.1 81.1
2018 460 27.3 16.8 84.3
2019 439 26.6 16.4 88.2
2020 431 25.1 17.1 89.3
2021 409 26.0 15.7 n/a
2022 408 23.4 17.4 94.4
2023 404 24.0 16.8 94.8

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 Drewry Mason Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 415 22.2 18.6 n/a
1990 437 24.5 17.8 n/a
1991 444 22.7 19.5 n/a
1992 456 23.1 19.7 n/a
1993 485 26.0 18.7 n/a
1994 488 25.6 n/a 21.1
1995 544 n/a 0.0 22.1
1996 544 n/a 0.0 22.1
1997 530 n/a 0.0 19.8
1998 528 n/a 0.0 27.1
1999 517 32.0 16.2 28.6
2000 500 n/a 0.0 29
2001 480 30.0 16.0 28.8
2002 404 30.0 13.5 32.4
2003 404 30.0 13.5 32.4
2004 383 29.0 13.2 35.8
2005 362 27.0 13.4 38.4
2006 391 24.0 16.3 42.4
2007 379 28.0 13.5 45.5
2008 386 22.0 17.5 45.1
2009 403 24.0 16.8 52
2010 403 23.0 17.5 55.9
2011 411 22.5 18.2 56
2012 390 25.5 15.2 58.7
2013 426 24.6 17.2 62.7
2014 419 26.7 15.6 62.5
2015 434 27.0 16.0 59.9
2016 448 25.0 17.9 85.7
2017 476 26.1 18.1 81.1
2018 460 27.3 16.8 84.3
2019 439 26.6 16.4 88.2
2020 431 25.1 17.1 89.3
2021 409 26.0 15.7 n/a
2022 408 23.4 17.4 94.4
2023 404 24.0 16.8 94.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Drewry Mason Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $616 (11.1%) $4,942 (88.9%) $5,559
2020 $751 (12.7%) $5,140 (87.3%) $5,891
2021 $1,035 (14.8%) $5,945 (85.2%) $6,980

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Drewry Mason Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 619th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 575th of 1114 Elementary schools
 4.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Drewry Mason Elementary)8681.7
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Henry County Public Schools)8866.1
 21.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Drewry Mason Elementary)7168.3
 2.7%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Henry County Public Schools)7258.6
 13.5%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Drewry Mason Elementary)8770.8
 16.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Henry County Public Schools)8273.8
 8.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Drewry Mason Elementary)8163.9
 17.1%
   4th Grade English Reading (Henry County Public Schools)7366.6
 6.4%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Drewry Mason Elementary)8272.1
 9.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Henry County Public Schools)8264.1
 17.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Drewry Mason Elementary)7073.1
 3.1%
   5th Grade Science (Henry County Public Schools)7762.1
 14.9%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Drewry Mason Elementary)7464.7
 9.3%
   5th Grade English Reading (Henry County Public Schools)7665.1
 10.9%
   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 Students439404
 8%
African American7063
 10%
American Indian11
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic4655
 19.6%
Pacific Islander00
White284229
 19.4%
Two or More Races3656
 55.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.2%94.8%
 6.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 404 students attended Drewry Mason Elementary.

Students at Drewry Mason Elementary are 57% White, 16% African American, 14% Two or more races, 14% Hispanic.

Students who attend Drewry Mason Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Laurel Park Middle
High : Magna Vista High

Drewry Mason Elementary ranks 501st of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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