Serving 422 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Longan 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 40-44% (which is lower than 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 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Longan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Longan Elementary School's student population of 422 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
422 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Longan 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 Longan Elementary School is 0.78, which is more 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
#1298 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
18%
7%
Hispanic
22%
18%
Black
22%
22%
White
31%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Longan Elementary School's ranking?
Longan Elementary School is ranked #1298 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Longan Elementary School often compared to?
Longan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Davis Elementary School, Short Pump Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% 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 Longan Elementary School?
422 students attend Longan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Longan Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 18% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Longan Elementary School?
Longan Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Longan Elementary School offer ?
Longan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Longan Elementary School part of?
Longan Elementary School is part of Henrico Co PBLC Schs School District.
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