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Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School

349 Apple Pie Ridge Rd
Winchester, VA 22603
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 427 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 427 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School's student population of 427 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
427 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

School Rankings

Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1139 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(20-21)
50-54%
54%
(20-21)
55-59%
69%
(20-21)
50-54%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
29%
19%
Black
3%
22%
White
62%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School is ranked #1139 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Apple Pie Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Armel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School?
427 students attend Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School?
Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School part of?
Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School is part of Frederick County School District.

School Reviews

5   1/28/2012
It is a great school, the staff are most helpful and they keep us well informed about our kids progress in school.
- Posted by Parent - mabuh

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 427 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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