Serving 347 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ladd Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
347 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-74%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-74%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
2%
22%
White
91%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% VA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% VA state average).
How many students attend Ladd Elementary School?
347 students attend Ladd Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Ladd Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ladd Elementary School?
Ladd Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ladd Elementary School offer ?
Ladd Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ladd Elementary School part of?
Ladd Elementary School is part of Augusta County Public Schools School District.
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