Laurel Lane Elementary School vs. James River Elementary School
Should you attend Laurel Lane Elementary School or James River Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Laurel Lane Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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James River Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Overview
Serving 511 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Laurel Lane Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 431 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James River 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
511 students
431 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#912 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1589 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
17
-
Kindergarten Students
86
78
Grade 1 Students
83
75
Grade 2 Students
85
84
Grade 3 Students
78
71
Grade 4 Students
79
65
Grade 5 Students
83
58
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
19%
46%
% Black
15%
20%
% White
53%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
10%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
66%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
