Serving 131 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fancy Gap Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fancy Gap Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Fancy Gap Elementary School's student population of 131 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
131 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fancy Gap Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fancy Gap Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#56 out of 1792 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)90-94%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)85-89%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥80%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
n/a
22%
White
92%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fancy Gap Elementary School's ranking?
Fancy Gap Elementary School is ranked #56 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Fancy Gap Elementary School often compared to?
Fancy Gap Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillsville Elementary School, St. Paul by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Fancy Gap Elementary School?
131 students attend Fancy Gap Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Fancy Gap Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fancy Gap Elementary School?
Fancy Gap Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fancy Gap Elementary School offer ?
Fancy Gap Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fancy Gap Elementary School part of?
Fancy Gap Elementary School is part of Carroll County School District.
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