What grades does Rockfish River Elementary serve?

Rockfish River Elementary is a Primary school serving students in Afton, VA. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Rockfish River Elementary located?

Rockfish River Elementary is located at Afton, VA in a rural area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockfish River Elementary?

Rockfish River Elementary has a student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1.

What schools are in Afton, VA?

Afton, VA is served by the local school district. Rockfish River Elementary is one of the Primary schools in the area.

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Rockfish River Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Afton, Virginia|Nelson County Public Schools

Afton, VA 22920

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Sep

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Nelson County School Board MeetingEvent

Oct

Thu

DinnerEvent

Oct

Thu

Nelson County School Board MeetingEvent

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Fri

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

292

Student:Teacher

13.3:1

Locale

Rural

District

Nelson County Public Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

80.8%

Phone

(434)361-1791

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

50-54%

Math Proficiency

40-44%

Chronic Absenteeism

9.7%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

20 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.2:1

Near average in VA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

270

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

26.13

92% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.25

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,458

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$10,496

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$23,079

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 16%State 31%Local 53%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$457,385

+0.6% 1yr+30.7% 5yr

Charlottesville, VA metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

18.1%

Below 150% poverty line

3.2%

Unemployment rate

8.6%

Uninsured residents

13.9%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

268

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

235

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

80%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

73 (31%)

Other Health Impairment

59 (25%)

Speech/Language Impairment

42 (18%)

Autism

31 (13%)

Emotional Disturbance

15 (6%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

318

Current enrollment

Stable(+1% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Nelson County School Board Meeting

Event

Thu, Oct 8, 2026

Dinner

Event

Thu, Oct 8, 2026

Nelson County School Board Meeting

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	Nelson County School Board Meeting	Event	—
Thu, Oct 8, 2026	Dinner	Event	—
Thu, Oct 8, 2026	Nelson County School Board Meeting	Event	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Fall Break - No Students	Break	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Teacher Workday/Green Day - No Students	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	Homecoming	Event	—
Thu, Nov 12, 2026	Nelson County School Board Meeting	Event	—
Thu, Dec 10, 2026	Nelson County School Board Meeting	Event	—
Thu, Jan 14, 2027	Nelson County School Board Meeting	Event	—
Thu, Feb 11, 2027	Nelson County School Board Meeting	Event	—
Thu, Feb 18, 2027	Nelson County School Board Meeting- Budget Work Session	Event	—
Thu, Mar 11, 2027	Nelson County School Board Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring Break	Break	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	Teacher Workday/Green Day - Student Holiday	Holiday	—
Thu, Apr 8, 2027	Nelson County School Board Meeting	Event	—
Thu, May 13, 2027	Nelson County School Board Meeting	Event	—
Thu, Jun 10, 2027	Nelson County School Board Meeting	Event	—