Lacey Spring Elementary School

8621 North Valley Pike
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 350 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lacey Spring 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 350 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lacey Spring Elementary School's student population of 350 students has grown by 59% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
350 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Lacey Spring Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lacey Spring Elementary School is 0.56, 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)
#1566 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
35-39%
68%
(20-21)
55-59%
69%
(20-21)
30-39%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
33%
20%
Black
3%
21%
White
58%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
(22-23)
11.7%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
10%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lacey Spring Elementary School's ranking?
Lacey Spring Elementary School is ranked #1566 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Lacey Spring Elementary School often compared to?
Lacey Spring Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bluestone Elementary School, Keister Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Lacey Spring Elementary School?
350 students attend Lacey Spring Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Lacey Spring Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lacey Spring Elementary School?
Lacey Spring Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lacey Spring Elementary School offer ?
Lacey Spring Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Lacey Spring Elementary School part of?
Lacey Spring Elementary School is part of Rockingham County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 350 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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