Serving 316 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Lancaster Primary 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 was 60-64% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 66% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Lancaster Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
316 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1474 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
54%
22%
White
34%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lancaster Primary's ranking?
Lancaster Primary is ranked #1474 out of 1,773 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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Lancaster Primary?
316 students attend Lancaster Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Lancaster Primary students are Black, 34% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lancaster Primary?
Lancaster Primary has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lancaster Primary offer ?
Lancaster Primary offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lancaster Primary part of?
Lancaster Primary is part of Lancaster County Public Schools.
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