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North River Elementary

PublicGrades -1–5
Mount Solon, Virginia · Augusta County Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students222
Student:Teacher10.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch88%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 480
222
Total Enrollment
State avg: 66%
88%+22pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

North River Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Mount Solon, Virginia. The school enrolls 222 students. It is part of the Augusta County Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
222 students — small for a US elementary school

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
88% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictAugusta County Public Schools
County51015
CityMount Solon
ZIP22843
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510030000127

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment222
White77.0%
Hispanic / Latino14.0%
Black / African American3.2%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
77.0%
Hispanic
14.0%
Black
3.2%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
5.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %88%
State Avg66%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)