Serving 325 students in grades Kindergarten-5, W. Townes Lea 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 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 54% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
325 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
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%
7%
Hispanic
8%
18%
Black
70%
22%
White
20%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) 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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