Serving 297 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lincoln Terrace 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln Terrace Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lincoln Terrace Elementary School's student population of 297 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
297 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lincoln Terrace 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 Lincoln Terrace Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1701 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
19%
19%
Black
57%
22%
White
14%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Terrace Elementary School's ranking?
Lincoln Terrace Elementary School is ranked #1701 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Lincoln Terrace Elementary School often compared to?
Lincoln Terrace Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Round Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Terrace Elementary School?
297 students attend Lincoln Terrace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Lincoln Terrace Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Terrace Elementary School?
Lincoln Terrace Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lincoln Terrace Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Terrace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln Terrace Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Terrace Elementary School is part of Roanoke City School District.
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