W. Townes Lea Elementary School serves 325 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 89%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
325 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)55-59%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)75-79%
89%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
70%
22%
White
20%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% VA state average).
How many students attend W. Townes Lea Elementary School?
325 students attend W. Townes Lea Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of W. Townes Lea Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W. Townes Lea Elementary School?
W. Townes Lea Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does W. Townes Lea Elementary School offer ?
W. Townes Lea Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is W. Townes Lea Elementary School part of?
W. Townes Lea Elementary School is part of Danville City Public Schools School District.
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