Rich Valley Elementary

Summary:

Rich Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Saltville, Virginia, serving 130 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Smyth County Public Schools district, which is ranked 25th out of 130 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Rich Valley Elementary stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, often outperforming the district and state averages on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 93.75% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in SOL Mathematics, compared to 80% for the district and 71.16% for the state. However, the school has a very high percentage of students (91.54%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant concentration of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. This is in contrast to the more diverse student populations of the surrounding schools, such as Saltville Elementary and Oak Point Elementary.

Despite its academic success, Rich Valley Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 38th out of 1,100 Virginia elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 806th out of 1,109 in 2021-2022. This suggests that factors beyond just academic achievement, such as changes in the student population or district-level policies, may be influencing the school's performance. Nonetheless, Rich Valley Elementary remains a high-performing school that serves a unique student population with significant socioeconomic challenges, presenting both opportunities and areas for further support and exploration.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 196 Long Hollow Rd
       Saltville, VA  24370


(276) 624-3314

District: Smyth County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
253rd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,365 Help


Students who attend Rich Valley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Northwood Middle
High:    Northwood High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  130

Racial breakdown:

White:
99.2%
Hispanic:
0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rich Valley Elementary ranks better than 77.3% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 4th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Smyth County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.34. (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 Rich Valley Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Smyth County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rich Valley Elementary is $10,365. 3 elementary schools in the Smyth County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rich Valley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rich Valley Elementary 253rd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Rich Valley Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Smyth County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Smyth County Public Schools 25th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rich Valley Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Rich Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 53.33 533rd 1062 49.8%
2006 58.39 459th 1071 57.1%
2007 56.00 505th 1083 53.4%
2008 62.05 407th 1081 62.3%
2009 65.51 348th 1082 67.8%
2010 64.74 366th 1113 67.1%
2011 57.32 501st 1117 55.1%
2012 62.64 397th 1117 64.5%
2013 51.06 593rd 1120 47.1%
2014 66.75 337th 1110 69.6%
2015 87.43 38th 1100 96.5%
2016 76.31 203rd 1096 81.5%
2017 79.30 159th 1099 85.5%
2018 81.54 132nd 1097 88.0%
2019 82.15 127th 1105 88.5%
2021 51.06 572nd 1103 48.1%
2022 33.22 806th 1109 27.3%
2023 56.98 520th 1114 53.3%
2024 77.34 253rd 1114 77.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rich Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 76.46 168th 1036 83.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Rich Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.47 816th 1100 25.8%
2024 91.55 19th 1098 98.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Rich Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.90 338th 1093 69.1%
2024 56.40 516th 1101 53.1%
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Rank History for White students at Rich Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.75 674th 984 31.5%
2024 57.77 452nd 979 53.8%
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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.

Rich Valley Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Rich Valley 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 188 188
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 181 181
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 188 188
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 194 194
1993 461 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1994 439 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1995 388 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1996 388 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1997 166 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 166
1998 171 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 173
1999 178 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 179
2000 181 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a -4 177
2001 189 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 189
2002 183 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 184
2003 183 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 184
2004 196 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 198
2005 189 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 191
2006 184 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 188
2007 185 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 1 192
2008 200 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 1 204
2009 198 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 201
2010 190 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 1 195
2011 181 0 0 6 0 0 1 0 188
2012 179 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 185
2013 175 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 178
2014 163 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 168
2015 165 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 169
2016 160 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 164
2017 157 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 160
2018 153 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 159
2019 147 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 154
2020 125 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 128
2021 121 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 126
2022 123 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 124
2023 129 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 130

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 Rich Valley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 188 12.8 14.6 n/a
1990 181 13.3 13.6 n/a
1991 188 13.3 14.1 n/a
1992 194 13.5 14.3 n/a
1993 462 34.3 13.5 n/a
1994 441 25.3 n/a 13.8
1995 390 n/a 0.0 22.3
1996 390 n/a 0.0 22.3
1997 166 n/a 0.0 56.6
1998 173 n/a 0.0 52
1999 179 13.7 13.1 43.6
2000 177 n/a 0.0 49.7
2001 189 15.1 12.5 54
2002 184 24.5 7.5 51.6
2003 184 24.5 7.5 51.6
2004 198 21.0 9.4 52
2005 191 16.0 11.9 47.6
2006 188 21.0 9.0 56.9
2007 192 11.4 16.8 56.5
2008 204 9.3 21.9 45.8
2009 201 9.5 21.2 50.7
2010 195 9.4 20.5 58.8
2011 188 9.4 19.8 55.9
2012 185 14.5 12.7 56.2
2013 178 13.1 13.5 62.4
2014 168 13.5 12.3 58.3
2015 169 10.0 16.9 62.1
2016 164 10.0 16.4 54.9
2017 160 10.5 15.1 60.6
2018 159 10.0 15.7 58.5
2019 154 9.7 15.7 53.2
2020 128 8.7 14.6 78.9
2021 126 9.0 14.0 n/a
2022 124 8.6 14.3 81.5
2023 130 11.2 11.5 91.5

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 Rich Valley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 188 12.8 14.6 n/a
1990 181 13.3 13.6 n/a
1991 188 13.3 14.1 n/a
1992 194 13.5 14.3 n/a
1993 462 34.3 13.5 n/a
1994 441 25.3 n/a 13.8
1995 390 n/a 0.0 22.3
1996 390 n/a 0.0 22.3
1997 166 n/a 0.0 56.6
1998 173 n/a 0.0 52
1999 179 13.7 13.1 43.6
2000 177 n/a 0.0 49.7
2001 189 15.1 12.5 54
2002 184 24.5 7.5 51.6
2003 184 24.5 7.5 51.6
2004 198 21.0 9.4 52
2005 191 16.0 11.9 47.6
2006 188 21.0 9.0 56.9
2007 192 11.4 16.8 56.5
2008 204 9.3 21.9 45.8
2009 201 9.5 21.2 50.7
2010 195 9.4 20.5 58.8
2011 188 9.4 19.8 55.9
2012 185 14.5 12.7 56.2
2013 178 13.1 13.5 62.4
2014 168 13.5 12.3 58.3
2015 169 10.0 16.9 62.1
2016 164 10.0 16.4 54.9
2017 160 10.5 15.1 60.6
2018 159 10.0 15.7 58.5
2019 154 9.7 15.7 53.2
2020 128 8.7 14.6 78.9
2021 126 9.0 14.0 n/a
2022 124 8.6 14.3 81.5
2023 130 11.2 11.5 91.5

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 Rich Valley Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,290 (17.1%) $6,250 (82.9%) $7,540
2020 $1,728 (19.1%) $7,303 (80.9%) $9,030
2021 $1,801 (17.4%) $8,565 (82.6%) $10,365

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rich Valley Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 127th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 520th of 1114 Elementary schools
 35.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rich Valley Elementary)9550
 45%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Smyth County Public Schools)7970.7
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Rich Valley Elementary)9166.7
 24.3%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Smyth County Public Schools)7269.9
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rich Valley Elementary)8990
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Smyth County Public Schools)8377.2
 5.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Rich Valley Elementary)8995
 6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Smyth County Public Schools)7682.9
 6.9%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rich Valley Elementary)9663
 33%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Smyth County Public Schools)7866.3
 11.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Rich Valley Elementary)9263
 29%
   5th Grade Science (Smyth County Public Schools)8072.3
 7.7%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Rich Valley Elementary)8466.7
 17.3%
   5th Grade English Reading (Smyth County Public Schools)7572.3
 2.7%
   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 Students154130
 15.6%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic71
 85.7%
Pacific Islander00
White147129
 12.2%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.2%91.5%
 38.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Rich Valley Elementary

Rich Valley Elementary ranks 253rd of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Rich Valley Elementary are 99% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 130 students attended Rich Valley Elementary.

Students who attend Rich Valley Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northwood Middle
High : Northwood High


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