Serving 242 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lindenwood 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 6-9% (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 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lindenwood 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
Lindenwood Elementary School's student population of 242 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
242 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lindenwood 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 Lindenwood Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#1764 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
75%
22%
White
8%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lindenwood Elementary School's ranking?
Lindenwood Elementary School is ranked #1764 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% 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 Lindenwood Elementary School?
242 students attend Lindenwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Lindenwood Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lindenwood Elementary School?
Lindenwood Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lindenwood Elementary School offer ?
Lindenwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lindenwood Elementary School part of?
Lindenwood Elementary School is part of Norfolk City School District.
In what neighborhood is Lindenwood Elementary School located?
Lindenwood Elementary School is located in the Lindenwood neighborhood of Norfolk, VA.
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