Serving 420 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lyles-crouch 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lyles-crouch Elementary School's student population of 420 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lyles-crouch Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lyles-crouch Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#546 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-59%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
12%
19%
Black
24%
22%
White
51%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lyles-crouch Elementary School's ranking?
Lyles-crouch Elementary School is ranked #546 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Lyles-crouch Elementary School often compared to?
Lyles-crouch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Lyles-crouch Elementary School?
420 students attend Lyles-crouch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Lyles-crouch Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lyles-crouch Elementary School?
Lyles-crouch Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lyles-crouch Elementary School offer ?
Lyles-crouch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lyles-crouch Elementary School part of?
Lyles-crouch Elementary School is part of Alexandria City School District.
In what neighborhood is Lyles-crouch Elementary School located?
Lyles-crouch Elementary School is located in the Alexandria Historical District neighborhood of Alexandria, VA.
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