Rose Hill Elementary

Set in Rose Hill, Virginia, Rose Hill Elementary is a cozy primary school, operated by Lee County Public Schools. It educates 256 students across grades pre-K through 4. Compared to the state average of about 499 students per school, that is 49% smaller than typical.

Across the 10 schools in Lee County Public Schools (2,966 students total), Rose Hill Elementary accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Rose Hill Elementary reports that nearly all students (97%) are White.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 17 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 15.1:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 13.8:1, putting Rose Hill Elementary higher than the state norm the norm. Roughly 86% of students at Rose Hill Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. That share is below Lee County's rate of about 94%.

After controlling for student poverty, Rose Hill Elementary sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 64.7%; this one delivers 69.7%.

Across the wider county, Lee County reports that median household income runs about $41,827, about 14% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 23%. Across Lee County's 11 public schools (combined enrollment of about 2,966 students), Rose Hill Elementary is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Thomas Walker High, roughly 3.2 miles away. Within ten miles, there are 5 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Rose Hill Elementary at 4th of 7; the average score across the group is 59.5%.

Geographically, the school is in an outlying area.

Looking at the recent track record. Rose Hill Elementary's enrollment has edged down 7% since 2018, when it stood at 275 (now 256). Class-load math has grew: from 11.8:1 in 2018 to 15.1:1 in 2025.

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