Serving 366 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lacrosse 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 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lacrosse Elementary School's student population of 366 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
366 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lacrosse 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 Lacrosse Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#1076 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-59%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
11%
19%
Black
23%
22%
White
60%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lacrosse Elementary School's ranking?
Lacrosse Elementary School is ranked #1076 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Lacrosse Elementary School often compared to?
Lacrosse Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clarksville Elementary School, South Hill 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 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Lacrosse Elementary School?
366 students attend Lacrosse Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Lacrosse Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lacrosse Elementary School?
Lacrosse Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lacrosse Elementary School offer ?
Lacrosse Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lacrosse Elementary School part of?
Lacrosse Elementary School is part of Mecklenburg County School District.
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