Riverlawn Elementary School

8100 Beth Nelson Drive
Radford, VA 24141
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 381 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Riverlawn 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower 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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Riverlawn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Riverlawn Elementary School's student population of 381 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
381 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Riverlawn 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 Riverlawn Elementary School is 0.41, 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1139 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Riverlawn Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
50-54%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Riverlawn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
55-59%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Riverlawn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
50-59%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Riverlawn Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
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Hispanic
8%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Riverlawn Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Riverlawn Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
76%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Riverlawn Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Riverlawn Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Riverlawn Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Riverlawn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Riverlawn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riverlawn Elementary School's ranking?
Riverlawn Elementary School is ranked #1139 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Riverlawn Elementary School?
381 students attend Riverlawn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Riverlawn Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverlawn Elementary School?
Riverlawn Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Riverlawn Elementary School offer ?
Riverlawn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverlawn Elementary School part of?
Riverlawn Elementary School is part of Pulaski County School District.

School Reviews

5   10/5/2010
Overall great school. Mr. Bowler has a great impact on the kids.
- Posted by Parent - roxan

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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