Rocky Run Elementary

Summary:

Rocky Run Elementary is a public elementary school in Fredericksburg, Virginia, serving around 850 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Stafford County Public Schools district, which is ranked 74 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rocky Run Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with 38.82% White, 24% African American, 15.65% Hispanic, and 9.88% Asian students. However, the school has seen a significant increase in its free and reduced lunch rates, from 38.83% in 2021-2022 to 77.18% in 2022-2023, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. The school also has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.1 in 2022-2023 to 19.9 in 2020-2021, which is higher than nearby schools like Hartwood Elementary and Falmouth Elementary.

Academically, Rocky Run Elementary's performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in SOL (Standards of Learning) tests, is generally lower than the Stafford County Public Schools and Virginia state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Rocky Run Elementary's 3rd-grade math proficiency rate was 63.52%, compared to the Stafford County and Virginia averages of 68.04% and 70.11%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking among Virginia elementary schools has also been declining over the years, from 487 out of 1,110 schools in 2013-2014 to 832 out of 1,114 schools in 2023-2024.


Detail:

Public K-5

 95 Reservoir Rd
       Fredericksburg, VA  22406


(540) 286-1956

District: Stafford County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
832nd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,492 Help


Students who attend Rocky Run Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    T. Benton Gayle Middle
High:    Stafford Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  850

Racial breakdown:

White:
38.8%
African American:
24.0%
Hispanic:
15.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.2% Help


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Compare Details Rocky Run Elementary ranks worse than 74.7% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 13th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Stafford County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.79. (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 Rocky Run Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Stafford County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rocky Run Elementary is $7,492. 13 elementary schools in the Stafford County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rocky Run Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rocky Run Elementary 832nd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Rocky Run Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Stafford County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Stafford County Public Schools 74th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rocky Run Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Rocky Run Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 21.62 949th 1062 10.6%
2006 16.45 1010th 1071 5.7%
2007 11.30 1054th 1083 2.7%
2008 24.50 961st 1081 11.1%
2009 29.00 930th 1082 14.0%
2010 36.22 880th 1113 20.9%
2011 28.59 959th 1117 14.1%
2012 40.28 782nd 1117 30.0%
2013 57.73 478th 1120 57.3%
2014 57.32 487th 1110 56.1%
2015 55.91 551st 1100 49.9%
2016 48.20 653rd 1096 40.4%
2017 44.86 689th 1099 37.3%
2018 55.96 546th 1097 50.2%
2019 48.64 655th 1105 40.7%
2021 50.14 593rd 1103 46.2%
2022 45.66 660th 1109 40.5%
2023 44.57 670th 1114 39.9%
2024 30.79 832nd 1114 25.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Rocky Run Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.38 201st 245 18.0%
2024 20.14 216th 247 12.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rocky Run Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 20.94 890th 1036 14.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Rocky Run Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.53 654th 1100 40.5%
2024 32.15 812th 1098 26.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Rocky Run Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.60 256th 324 21.0%
2024 19.51 325th 355 8.5%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Rocky Run Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.15 134th 182 26.4%
2024 26.05 164th 195 15.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Rocky Run Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.93 681st 1093 37.7%
2024 29.36 844th 1101 23.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Rocky Run Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.43 217th 230 5.7%
2024 4.79 230th 238 3.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Rocky Run Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.91 404th 579 30.2%
2024 25.68 483rd 588 17.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rocky Run Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.51 186th 564 67.0%
2024 40.33 395th 580 31.9%
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Rank History for White students at Rocky Run Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.38 660th 984 32.9%
2024 32.81 744th 979 24.0%
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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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Monday, August 10, 2015

Open Quote We've had four students attend Rocky Run. We've been very pleased with our experience. Teachers and administrative staff have always been cordial and responsive. My students were well prepared for the rigors of middle school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Rocky Run Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 429 192 14 30 3 n/a n/a 0 668
2002 535 221 25 55 5 n/a n/a 25 866
2003 535 221 25 55 5 n/a n/a 25 866
2004 546 248 31 57 3 n/a n/a 37 922
2005 524 293 39 62 2 n/a n/a 48 968
2006 464 303 29 89 3 n/a n/a 55 943
2007 420 275 29 97 5 n/a n/a 58 884
2008 387 264 25 102 4 n/a n/a 61 843
2009 439 293 24 118 4 n/a n/a 50 928
2010 423 272 30 109 5 n/a n/a 43 882
2011 419 295 27 155 3 0 68 0 967
2012 380 229 33 110 3 0 69 0 824
2013 357 238 27 111 2 0 58 0 793
2014 349 228 17 141 0 1 62 0 798
2015 355 221 39 162 1 1 77 0 856
2016 392 226 30 148 3 1 77 0 877
2017 402 227 30 157 0 1 81 0 898
2018 396 235 39 172 2 2 88 0 934
2019 386 228 50 174 1 3 90 0 932
2020 353 182 67 132 0 2 103 0 839
2021 340 223 81 133 0 2 97 0 876
2022 320 208 92 153 0 1 112 0 886
2023 330 204 84 133 0 2 97 0 850

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 Rocky Run Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 668 41.0 16.3 37.7
2002 866 56.3 15.4 23.9
2003 866 56.3 15.4 23.9
2004 922 56.0 16.5 22.6
2005 968 55.0 17.6 22.7
2006 943 63.0 15.0 28.3
2007 884 59.3 14.9 30
2008 843 39.5 21.3 30.9
2009 928 44.1 21.0 33.1
2010 882 47.1 18.7 36.2
2011 967 48.6 19.8 34.3
2012 824 50.0 16.4 28.6
2013 793 41.5 19.1 32.8
2014 798 40.0 19.9 34.6
2015 856 39.0 21.9 35.2
2016 877 40.0 21.9 36.5
2017 898 42.0 21.3 32.7
2018 934 43.0 21.7 36.5
2019 932 44.3 21.0 37.9
2020 839 42.0 19.9 41
2021 876 44.0 19.9 n/a
2022 886 47.0 18.8 38.8
2023 850 56.0 15.1 77.2

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 Rocky Run Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 668 41.0 16.3 37.7
2002 866 56.3 15.4 23.9
2003 866 56.3 15.4 23.9
2004 922 56.0 16.5 22.6
2005 968 55.0 17.6 22.7
2006 943 63.0 15.0 28.3
2007 884 59.3 14.9 30
2008 843 39.5 21.3 30.9
2009 928 44.1 21.0 33.1
2010 882 47.1 18.7 36.2
2011 967 48.6 19.8 34.3
2012 824 50.0 16.4 28.6
2013 793 41.5 19.1 32.8
2014 798 40.0 19.9 34.6
2015 856 39.0 21.9 35.2
2016 877 40.0 21.9 36.5
2017 898 42.0 21.3 32.7
2018 934 43.0 21.7 36.5
2019 932 44.3 21.0 37.9
2020 839 42.0 19.9 41
2021 876 44.0 19.9 n/a
2022 886 47.0 18.8 38.8
2023 850 56.0 15.1 77.2

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Rocky Run Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $506 (6.9%) $6,796 (93.1%) $7,302
2020 $352 (5.0%) $6,718 (95.0%) $7,070
2021 $363 (4.8%) $7,129 (95.2%) $7,492

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rocky Run Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 655th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 670th of 1114 Elementary schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rocky Run Elementary)7763.8
 13.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Stafford County Public Schools)8167.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Rocky Run Elementary)6661
 5%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Stafford County Public Schools)7061.9
 8.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rocky Run Elementary)9174.1
 16.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Stafford County Public Schools)8569
 16%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Rocky Run Elementary)7966.9
 12.1%
   4th Grade English Reading (Stafford County Public Schools)7672.6
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rocky Run Elementary)8177.3
 3.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Stafford County Public Schools)8569.9
 15.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Rocky Run Elementary)7557.3
 17.7%
   5th Grade Science (Stafford County Public Schools)7761.8
 15.2%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Rocky Run Elementary)7766.9
 10.1%
   5th Grade English Reading (Stafford County Public Schools)8172.2
 8.8%
   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 Students932850
 8.8%
African American228204
 10.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian5084
 68%
Hispanic174133
 23.6%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White386330
 14.5%
Two or More Races9097
 7.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.9%77.2%
 39.3%


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Students who attend Rocky Run Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : T. Benton Gayle Middle
High : Stafford Senior High

Students at Rocky Run Elementary are 39% White, 24% African American, 16% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 10% Asian.

Rocky Run Elementary ranks 832nd of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 850 students attended Rocky Run Elementary.


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